Gene Lawrence Dismukes, 74, a resident of Lowndesboro for over 48 years, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, after an extended illness. As a Montgomery native, and graduate of Sidney Lanier High School, Gene served the community as owner of Ag-Invest realty for over 35 years. He served as personal security for former Gov. Fob James. Gene was an avid outdoorsman and patented Diz’s Mask & Lure to use for deer hunting. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Dismukes. Survivors include his beloved wife of 48 years, Connie Dismukes; children, Robin Hussey (Russ), Lawrence Dismukes (Mendy), Dawn Dismukes; grandchildren, Paige Moseley, David Hussey, Laiken Hussey, Clayton Hussey, Kasen Dismukes, Kinlee Dismukes; great grandchildren, Coleman Moseley, Rhett Moseley; his mother, Ruth Dismukes; brothers, Van Dismukes (Mary) and Ray Dismukes (Connie).
Visitation will be on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at Leak Memory Chapel with a graveside service on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00am at Oakview Cemetery, Lowndesboro, Alabama. Pallbearers will be Steve Scott, Newt Norton, Hoyt Denmark, Heath Denmark, Joe Pitts, and Michael Oglesby. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Gene Brown, Ray Scott, Phil Norton, and Danny Kelley.
The family will receive flowers or memorials may be made to Southern Care New Beacon Hospice. The family would like to extend a word of gratitude for the love and care showed by the staff of Southern Care New Beacon Hospice during this time.
