Eugene (Gene) Abner

Eugene (Gene) Abner age 85, of Maynardville, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Dicie Abner; wife, Joyce Abner; sons, Ricky Abner and Eddie Abner; sisters, Brenda Burgin, Gladys Murphy, Barbara Valentine and Ellen Kitts; brothers, Bob Abner and Thurman Abner; and grandson, Christopher “Chip” Abner.

Gene is survived by his daughter, Teresa Smith; grandchildren, Scott (Melissa) Smith, Tiffani (David) Edwards, Casey (Tim) Cole, Dustin Abner, Derrick (Sarah) Smith and Tonika Terry; sister Juanita “Bead” Bechham. and a host of nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, followed by a 1:00 PM funeral service officiated by Rev. Darrell Seaton. Family and friends will then travel in procession to Kitts Cemetery for a 2:00 PM burial. Pallbearers will be Scott Smith, Derrick Smith, Lonnie Seek, Tim Cole, Austin Cole and Justin Leibrook.

An online obituary may be viewed, and condolences made at www.mynattfh.com.