Gene Johnson

Morris Eugene “Gene” Johnson, 82, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born in Bedford County to the late Lillie May Johnson and was raised in Roanoke by the Simmons family. Gene, affectionately known as “Moose” to his friends, served our country in the U.S. Navy and was the owner of Fredericksburg Construction selling heavy equipment. He enjoyed going to the casino and did especially well at the roulette table. In addition to his mother, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. Johnson; brothers, Roy Lee Johnson, Robert Smith; and cousin, Shirley Maddox. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Sheila J. Hicks and husband, Mark, Jennifer Johnson; grandchildren, Mark Anthony Hicks, Jr., Jackson Eugene Hicks; his four-legged friend, J.J.; cousin, Erma Mason; mentor, Vern Williamson; and special friends, Caesar Lazzuri, Gerald Dillon, Orane Holstein, Maureen Shiels, and Bonnie Davis. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Entombment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Hanover Humane Society or an animal rescue of your choice.