Eugene Shearl Jr.

Eugene Shearl, Jr. – 69
Of Ray City, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1954 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Eugene Shearl, Sr. and Bettye Jo (Cook) Shearl. He started Photo 1 and Gene Shearl Photography where he captured memories for local families for 20 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Gene was a mentor to many young athletes and aspiring photographers. He enjoyed playing the guitar with friends, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Don Dingman.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Connie Shearl of Ray City, Georgia; daughter, Jennifer Hartshorne (Don) of Tallahassee, Florida; daughter, Amanda Merritt (Jay) of Leesburg, Georgia; son, Aaron Shearl (Becky) of Douglas, Georgia; grandchildren: Leah Hartshorne, Maddy Hartshorne, Dalton Merritt, Annabelle Merritt, Eli Shearl, Abby Shearl and Will Shearl; brother, Mike Shearl (Delita) of Timberlake, North Carolina; sister, Cathy Purvis of Nashville, Georgia; mother-in-law, Helen Dingman of Ray City, Georgia; sister-in-law, Cathy Gillman of Topeka, Kansas; brother-in-law, Chris Dingman of Nashville, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Carolyn Brady of Ray City, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 3, 2023 in the chapel of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland with burial to follow in Beaver Dam Cemetery, Ray City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Shearl family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.