BORN

1962

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

1010 Mooty Bridge Road

LaGrange, Georgia

Gene Andrews Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 24, 2011.

Gene Andrews, 49, of LaGrange, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley, AL.

Gene was born September 16, 1962 in LaGrange. He worked most of his life as a Small Engine Mechanic. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Andrews.

Survivors include his son, Ryan Andrews of Decatur; a daughter, Cassie Buchanan of Summerville; mother and step-father, Linda and Jimmy Smith of LaGrange; brothers, Michael (Donna) Andrews and Wayne (Tabatha) Andrews, all of LaGrange; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will gather at the funeral home on Friday, November 25, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a time of remembrance for Gene Andrews.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange. (706) 884-8636 www.shlagrange.com

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November 26, 2011

Crystal Boyd

I am so sorry to hear about Gene....Thinking about all of you in your time of loss.

November 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 26, 2011

Sharon May

I am sorry for your loss - but know that the Angels in Heaven are dancing and praising the acceptance of Gene into their Kingdom.

November 26, 2011

Tony Carnes

Wayne we are here for you if you need us,love ya brother!

November 26, 2011

Jenna Battles

Gene you will truely be missed.

November 26, 2011

Gene you were a wonderful person and will truely be missed!!

November 26, 2011

Linda, Michael, Wayne and families;
I was so sorry to hear about Gene. Hits real hard when it is someone that you have seen grow up from an infant. Sorry I could not make it to the visitation, but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Wanda and Cecil Newbern

November 26, 2011

Cassie Buchanan

i just wanted to say, we may have butt heads alot daddy but i love you and could not have asked for a better father or grandfather. The boys love you paw-paw. Love always, your BabyGirl

November 25, 2011

Irene Norton

Sorry for you loss,
Irene Norton

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