Mr. Gene Emory Dacus

January 11, 1931 – August 17, 2016

Mr. Gene, a resident of North Birmingham, AL, was tragically taken from us at the age of 85. He served our nation in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Gene was a friend to everyone he met and he would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He worked many years as an airplane mechanic, he enjoyed collecting things and buying and selling scrap and always willing to make a deal.

Mr. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Dacus and Margaret Vilanueva; his loving wife of over 50 years, Earnestine Dacus. Mr. Gene is survived by his three sons; Ricky Dacus, Wayne Dacus, and Gary Dacus (Teresa); two grandchildren; one great grandson; other family members and a host of friends.

Celebration of life services will be held at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel on Saturday, August 20, 2016 with a time of visitation to begin at 12:00pm; a funeral service at 2:00pm followed by his entombment in the Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum, Gardendale, AL.

The family extends special thanks to everyone for their prayers, kindness and loving support during this difficult time.

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, Gardendale, AL.