Gene Everett Bell

Gene Everett Bell, age 65, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Oak Ridge Hospital of complications from multiple chronic illnesses. Gene was a lifelong resident of Knoxville, Tennessee.

In his youth, Gene attended Cedar Bluff Middle School, Tennessee School for the Blind (for a brief time) and Farragut High School. He earned a GED and worked various jobs in construction as a young adult. Eventually having his own small landscaping business. He worked his landscaping business until his health issues forced him to retire.

Gene was a character, a force to be reckoned with. Everyone loved Gene; you had to love Gene. He was so funny and could spin a yarn like nobody else. Gene was a very kind and gentle soul. He LOVED dogs, that says a lot about a man. Gene had varied interests, he was knowledgeable on most subjects. He loved bluegrass and country music and liked some 70's pop and Classic Rock and Roll. Before his health prevented it, he loved motorcycle riding, camping and fishing. He was always up for an adventure and mayhem.

Here is a line or two from a favorite song of his "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks. Listen to it when you get a chance...

"We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun. But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone."

Gene, your glass may be empty now and your songs silent, but you will never be forgotten and will always be loved forever. RIP Gene.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Gene and Eva Lunsford Bell; brother, Jerry Bell; special aunt, Margaret McDaniel. He will be missed by his sister, Terry Allen (Kent); nephews, Matthew and Travis Allen; step-brother, Charleston "Charlie" Boles; cousin, Dale McDaniel; step-mother, Dottie Bell.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Bell family.