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Eugene Hess Charleston - Eugene Charles Hess, 74, of Charleston, SC, loving husband of the late Patricia Ann Ray Hess, was called to heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and compassion of family and friends. The relatives and friends of Mr. Eugene C. Hess are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 6:30 PM Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the time of service. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Gene was born on April 30, 1941, in Carbondale, PA, a son of Floyd Jacob Hess and Anna Mae Carey Hess. He grew up the oldest son of five children and attended Saint Rose Elementary and Benjamin Franklin High School. He served proudly in the Air Force, stationed in Charleston, South Carolina from 1959 to 1963. On May 11th 1963, he married the love of his life Patricia Ann Ray. They were married for 53 years. Gene was an exceptionally hard worker, who never missed a day of work at Gerald's Tires and Brakes, in Charleston. He was beloved by all his fellow employees and customers at Gerald's, whom he considered family. Gene was best known for his great sense of humor and love of practical jokes. Gene enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and doting on his grandkids and great grandchild. Gene and Pat had three children. Gene is survived by his family: Daughter, Anna Mae and her deceased husband Tom Van Dyke, daughter Tina and her husband Chris Salter, son Jason and his wife Sue Hess; his aunt Dolores McCollum; his cousin Darlene Tatman and her husband Ted Tatman; his sister, Kathleen Malia and her husband Joseph; his brother, David and his wife Marleen Hess; his sister-in-law, Loraine Calabrese, his brother-in-law, Tony Ray and his wife Glenda; seven grandchildren, Nichole and her husband Brandon, Dillon, Corey, Lauren, Tyler, Hayes, and Holden; five step grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, AJ, Adam and Leila; his great granddaughter, Brianna Mae; many nieces and nephews; former sons-in-law Tim Weaver, Steve Ray, and Michael Carter; former daughter-in-law Michelle Hess; and best friends, Bill Sharpe and Barbara, Melvin, Shelly, and Melanie Phillips. He is preceded in death by his soulmate, Patricia, his parents, his sister, Beatrice Hess Rizzi, his brother, James, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Clayton and Mary Ray, his sister-in-law Betty Monks and her husband Dave. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2016.

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Dennis & Judy Young

January 19, 2022

Gene was a great friend. Always had a smile for everyone. He is really missed. God Bless him.

franklin mccarter

February 1, 2016

our prayers are with the family. great loss. really hate to see him gone.

Dennis & Judy Young

January 30, 2016

Our prayers r with u all. Gene was a good friend since 1960. We were in the Air Force. Sorry We cannot be there. I just had a knee replacement. Give us a call if we can be of any help. 843-797-7710. Love, Dennis, Judy, Kathy, & Mike Young.

Joe/Mary Beth Bevacqua

January 30, 2016

To Turk---Dave sorry for the loss of your brother. I am sure he and my brother Dom are having a beer together in Heaven. I did not know him as he was older. We will say a prayer for him. With Sympathy.

JoAnn /Michael Bowers/Blackman

January 29, 2016

My condolences are with your loved ones. RIP Eugene. You will be missed at Geralds Tires.

David Ard

January 29, 2016

We always joked about who really owned Gerald's because Gene treated the business like it was his. Our industry has lost one of a rare breed of employees and Gerald's has lost an icon of integrity that our business is based upon. Thanks to him for ALWAYS being there for us. We will sorely miss him.

The Kerekes Family and Bob Dickinson

January 28, 2016

Gene was a good man. He always treated my father with so much patience and kindness when he would go to see him at Gerald's Tires. Always a smile. Pat and Gene were good grandparents to Hayes and Holden. They can now be united again and watch over all their loved ones from heaven. Rest in peace, Gene.

Staci Voltz

January 27, 2016

Very glad I had the opportunity to meet Gene. What a special man! My thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family and friends, he will be missed all.

Randy Montgomery

January 27, 2016

Gene and my dad were really close I lost my dad 15 years Ago mr gene passing hits Home hard rest easy gene you are already missed till we meet again

January 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Family.

In sympathy,

Sam and Larry Shirley

Nichole Miller

January 27, 2016

My grandfather, and the great grandfather to my daughter, was the most selfless man I know. He always made sure his family was well taken care of. I know he will continue to watch over us from heaven We will love and miss him always

Rich Malaguti

January 27, 2016

Many people forget how to laugh /care about others or enjoy life as they go thru the years- That will NEVER be said about Gene - He could make anyone smile / and He cared about everyone. Gene will Always be an inspiration to all

Theresa Pritchard

January 27, 2016

Anna Mae, Tina, Jason, and all the grandchildren,
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad always had an infectious smile on his face. He will be missed by many but he has brightened someone's day in heaven. What a love those two shared!
Love,
The Pritchard's

Michelle Hess

January 26, 2016

Gene was always such a happy and kind man and grandfather to my boys. He had a very good nature. We will all miss him very much.

Anna Mae Hess Van Dyke

January 26, 2016

My Dad has always been my best friend, my strength in this life. I know Heaven is laughing at the new comedian that has arrived! I love you Dad

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