of Paris, AR

October 10, 1948 - February 1, 2022

Harold ''Gene'' Athey, 73, a resident of Paris, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 10, 1948, in DeQueen, Arkansas to the late Hurvel Oren and Lucille (McMillian) Athey. Gene served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a heavy equipment operator with the Seabees. After his military service, Gene spent his time working as a heavy equipment operator for both the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Park Service. He was of the Church of Nazarene faith. In his spare time, Gene enjoyed riding motorcycles and side by sides which he was a prominent member of the riding group ''Let's Ride''. In addition to riding he enjoyed deer camps with his sons and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Athey and nephew, L.J. Athey.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Jeanne (Neumeier) Athey of Paris; four sons, David Athey and wife, Tamra of Paris, Alan Athey and wife, Patti of Springdale, Matt Whitbey and wife, Brandi of Paris and Chris Whitbey and wife, Britney of Paris and eight grandchildren, Devin, Emily, Natalie and Allison Athey and Bethany, Madison, Randy ''Jr'' and Rylee Whitbey.

A memorial visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2021, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. Burial with military honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Paris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com