M. Gene Richmond

M. Gene Richmond, Carthage, 87, passed from this life into the waiting arms of his Savior in the early morning hours of January 1, 2021, following a brief illness.

Gene was born June 1,1933 to the late Cecil and Bessie (Stevens) Richmond in Morehead, Kentucky.

Gene graduated from Carthage High School in 1952. A life-long learner, Gene continued his formal education later in life at Indiana Central College (now the University of Indianapolis).

Gene served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in France. Gene was proud of his service to his country.

Gene was a laboratory technician for 35 years at the Eli Lilly laboratories in Greenfield, working primarily in the animal science field. He retired in 1990.

Gene was a long-time member of Raysville Friends Church in Knightstown and served many roles including Sunday School leader at the church. He and his family previously worshipped for many years at Walnut Ridge Friends Meeting.

Gene enjoyed sports (especially the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana University basketball) and traveling. Just recently Gene traveled to a number of the western states (taking literally thousands of pictures!) with his daughter Tena. It was a special trip!

Gene also loved reading – first with ‘paper’ books – and then with his ever-present Kindle. He was especially fond of adventure books that contained a historical theme. Some of his favorite authors were Mary Higgins Clark and Clive Cussler. He loved being outdoors – usually doing some kind of yard work – mowing the lawn or splitting and stacking wood for the wood burning stove that he enjoyed so much.

Gene married Judith Ann Roberts October 9, 1953 at Walnut Ridge Friends Meeting. They enjoyed a long and happy marriage until Judy’s death in 2008.

It cannot be emphasized enough that family and faith meant everything to Gene. He loved and was so proud of every family member.

Survivors include two loving daughters, Lisa (Paul) Christenson, Knightstown and Tena Morez, Fortville. Also surviving are loving grandchildren, Jared (Stacy) Buckley and Katie (Michael) Garst. Loving great grandchildren are Addison and Dexter Buckley and recent family additions Cason and Carter Garst.
Gene doted on and spoiled his grandchildren and great grandchildren at every opportunity. (One of his favorite things to do was to buy ice cream for all.)
Additional survivors include Gene’s second wife, Ella Schaeffer and her daughters Sue (Mark) Davidhizer and Lisa Archer. Also surviving are Ella’s grandchildren – Jordan Davidhizer, Zac Archer, and Lexie Archer.
Other survivors are brothers Cecil Richmond Jr., Harry Richmond, Jim Richmond, George Richmond; sisters Stella Beasley; Shirley Richmond; and his brother-in-law, John Goble. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judy, grandson Jason Morez, son-in-law William (Butch) Morez. Also preceding him in death were sisters, Mattie Lynch, Irma Heylmann, and sister-in-law Beth Goble.

Rest assured, although Gene is no longer with us, he will never truly leave. His essence will live on in each and every one in his family.

Due to the COVID pandemic, there will be no public services or visitation. Private services will be held for the immediate family with burial to follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Condolences and memories of Gene may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com . Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231; American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; charity of choice.