Eugene Elwood "Gene" Albertson, Sr.

Eugene Elwood "Gene" Albertson, Sr., 89, husband of Louise Smith Albertson, of Easley, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Born in Liberty, he was a son of the late Joe E. and Rosa Mae Crowe Albertson.

Gene loved gardening and was a member Rock Springs Baptist Church, where he attended the In His Steps/Love in Action Sunday School Class. He proudly served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Alberston is survived by a son, Eugene E. "Gene" Albertson, Jr. (Sheryl) of Easley; a daughter, Sherri A. Kunzelmann (Brian) of Rosman, NC; a brother, Bobby Albertson (Katherine) of Liberty ; grandchildren, Hileri Mercier (Brian) of Greenville, Matthew Albertson (Nicole Wassinger) of Spartanburg, Kaitlyn Patterson of Easley; and Taylor Patterson of Spartanburg; great-grandchildren, Lynli Grace and Cason Mercier; a stepdaughter, Brenda Lawson (George) of Duncanville, AL; stepsons, Roy Sanford (Cecelia) of Northport, AL and Jimmy Sanford of Northport, AL; seven step-granchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and his best friends for over 65 years, Donald and Jean Kinder, Hernshaw, WV.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Welborn Alberston; a grandson, Christopher Alberston; a stepson, Donald Sanford; three brothers; and five sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, Missionary Fund, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley, SC 29642.

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