Birth date: Jun 7, 1938 Death date: May 27, 2021
Eugene Vernon Lee passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 surrounded by family at his home in Madisonville, LA. He was born on June 7, 1938 in Elgin, IL to the late Vernon O. Lee and Phyliss Brenn Lee. Gene was the loving father of Read Obituary
I first met Mr. Gene at the Covington Farmer's Market. He would bring an old dog with him and would sit, drinking coffee and patiently waiting for the music to start. At the time, I would have been walking our weim, Dartagnan, and I would have have been very impressed with the control Mr. Gene had over his dog. I remember him telling me that she was 19 years old and that he fed her Alpo. I think she lived another year or so beyond that. He was very sad to lose her.
I noticed Gene at all the live music events around Covington. He loved to dance and loved to dance with a partner. I'm honored to have been one. He was far better than me and would show off his moves, putting his hands up framing his head and shaking his hips. He would tease with great facial expressions and would spin me around the dance area. At trailhead concerts, if the music was right for him, he'd be there, down front and center. If I walked by and he caught my eye, he'd signal with a finger that it was my turn.
He was well known at other places as well, such as T Rivers in Madisonville. I watched him one Sunday afternoon as he practically owned the dance floor with multiple women in his orbit.
He disappeared for a while once and when I saw him again he said he'd broken his hip and had been in the hospital. "They won't let me drive anymore!" he exclaimed with indignation. I asked him how he had gotten to town. "I rode my bike" he said.
This was a man who enjoyed his life. Yes, he frequented bars, and yes, at times he was a bit too much but he will be greatly missed. Dance on, my friend, Gene, Gene the Dancing Machine.
I loved his smile and warm heart. and loved to watch him dance. Know I will see him in heaven..
Watching Gene dance at T Rivers or just sharing a beer at the Tap Room was an experience; energy in action. Many people around here will miss him. My prayers are with his family today. He is doing fine dancing his way thru heaven..Mike Binnings
So blessed to have known this gentleman. Prayers for the family. One of a kind for sure. Rest in peace sir. Love you and you will be missed. Thanks for taking the time to really see people.
whenever we would see him he danced from the time he got their till he left Rip
I will miss u very much!! Especially giving u your Birthday cakes!!!!
Always, a sweet smile and kindness toward everyone. Dance and enjoy your heavenly eternity Mean Gene❤️🙏
My sincerest condolences to Gene's family. So glad to have shared in the happiness he so willing shared with everyone around. I feel sure he is entertaining a large group of Heavenly Madisonville folk, among others, tonight!
My condolences to Gene’s family and friends! We’ve known Gene for quite some time, and I never saw him without a smile or a wave to come over and dance with him! He was amazing and tore up the floor! He is missed by so many!
So sorry for your loss. Gene was a character! Loved that smile. We had not seen him much since our days at FBC Abita but when we did he was always smiling. Prayers for your family.
