Gene Austin Richmond Jr.

Gene Austin Richmond Jr., 57, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather of Hurricane passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 unexpectedly in Sioux Falls, South Dakota while on a hunting trip with good friends. Gene grew up in Powhatan Virginia and graduated from Powhatan High School, class of 1979. Gene’s favorite memories were summers spent at his beloved grandmother, Maymie Richmond’s farm in Hinton, fishing, riding bikes and discovering a love for the outdoors. Following his high school graduation, Gene went to work for Superx, which became Revco, and later was acquired by CVS. He started as an hourly employee, working his way through the ranks to district manager. During his tenure at CVS, Gene was considered by many to be a fair, honest supervisor. His positive and encouraging influence mentored many to push themselves outside of their comfort zone and achieve their full potential. As with work, and everything he did, Gene did it with the highest level of integrity, compassion and always putting others before himself. If you knew Gene, you knew of his love of the outdoors, especially gun sports. He became very involved in the gun sporting community and served as past Chairman-Friends of the NRA, Charleston, WV chapter, past President of the Putnam County Gun Club, match director-Putnam USPSA, life-time member NRA, Putnam County Gun Club, Ashland Gun Club, NWTF, RMEF, Ruffed Grouse Association. Gene was also a NRA certified pistol instructor, NRA certified range safety officer, USPSA certified range safety officer. Gene also attended River Ridge Church of Hurricane. His sense of humor and quick-wit was legendary. No one was spared being on the receiving end of his pranks. That was how you knew he considered you a true trusted and loved friend. His love for his family, was evident to everyone. He is survived by his loving wife, Becky; children, Roger Richmond of Huntington and Courtney Cundiff (Tommy) of Bluefield, Va and his precious grandson, River Cundiff; his parents, Gene Sr and Peggy Richmond of Richmond, Va; sister, Marcina Dorton (Stephen) of Beaver Dam, Va.; niece, Brittany Dorton of Va; nephew, Jared Dorton (Hannah) of Tn. Gene or “Cotton” as he was lovingly known by his extended family is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins in Hinton, WV. Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm Sunday November 18, 2018 at River Ridge Church, 1 Saturn Way, Hurricane with Pastor Andy Tuel officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Putnam County Gun Club, PO Box 334, Eleanor, WV 25070. The family thanks, Chapman Funeral Home, Valley View Memorial Park our cherished friends and our River Ridge Church family for your love, prayers and support during this time. You may share memories of Gene by visiting his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Richmond family. Though we mourn, heaven rejoices. Until we meet again…