Gene R. Hindmon, 81, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Jerseyville Manor.

Born Sept. 30, 1942 in Benton, KY, he was the son of George Wesley and Eva O. (Walker) Hindmon.

Gene married Lois Elaine Pine on Jan. 25, 1961 in Wood River.  She passed away Feb. 4, 2015 after they shared 54 years of marriage.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Gene worked as an electrician for Olin Corp.  He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed attending muzzle-loading events.  He also collected artifacts dealing with Native Americans.  He liked watching Western movies and reading Western books.  He also enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Survivors include two daughters, Christine (Alfred) Shasteen of Oklahoma and Joy (Doug) Sawyer, II of Alton; grandchildren, Mary Elaine, Elsah, Ruby, Kate, Hank, Benjamin and William Shasteen, Grace Sawyer and her husband Devin Schmitz, and Anna Sawyer; and his sister, Sandy (Tony) Stolze of Alton.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jean Marie Hindmon and his parents.

Gene will be laid to rest at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.  Services will be private.

Professional services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com