Gene Grogan

Eugene “Gene” Grogan, age 87, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.He was born March 21, 1932 in Ashe County to the late David and Mattie Grogan.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Huskey and Ella Mae Parsons; brothers, J.D. Grogan, Stanley Grogan, and Glenn Grogan. Survivors include his wife of 64 years Loraine Cheek Grogan; two daughters, Beverly Norman and husband Larry and Kristy Campbell and husband Freddie; one son, Gary E. Grogan and wife Sandra; five grandchildren, Jeremy Norman and wife Kelly, Tyler Norman and wife Dana, Tiffany Daugherty and husband Patrick, Garrett Grogan and Quinn Campbell; great-grandchildren, Keirstyn and Jayden Norman, Liam and Kenzley Daugherty; one sister, Allene Ross; two brothers, Ray Grogan and Max Grogan and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for over 55 years. He loved the Lord and his church family.He served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, RA leader, choir member, and was involved with disaster relief through the Caldwell Baptist Association.He was known as “Paw Gene” to many children who passed through the doors of Grogan’s Small World Childcare Centers.He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and piloting small planes.His greatest joy was spending time with his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11:00 am at Mt. Zion Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Stephen Owen, Reverend Glenn Walker and Reverend John Greene. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to:Mt Zion Baptist Church, Building Fund/Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.comEvans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.