Harry "Gene" Eugene Eagle

Harry “Gene” Eugene Eagle, 72, of Rockwell passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Born in Rowan County on December 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Gussie Haga and Elbert Brunner Eagle.

Gene retired from the US Navy and later worked at Vendors Supply. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and served as a Deacon and usher for the church. He also served on the Rockwell Christian School schoolboard. He loved spending time with his great niece Carlee Mae Terry.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 28 years Linda Sue Artz Eagle.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Dr. David Fulp, 401 Depot St Rockwell NC 28138, with military honors conducted by the Lyerly Volunteer Joint Services Honor Guard. Masks must be worn at the service.

Memorials may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church PO Box 655 Rockwell NC 28138

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Eagle family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

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