Gene Leo Adair of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 15, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Albert and Dollie (Bridgeman) Adair and passed away, Friday, September 25, 2026 at the age of 84 years.
He married Shirley Gregory on July 29, 1961 in Cuba, Missouri.
He worked for many years as an over the road truck driver for Great Plains Gas Company, South Central Oil Company and several others until his retirement.
Gene was a talented writer, having written hundreds of his own original poems and songs. He would gift them to his friends and family. Gene had a strong faith that he practiced the best he could.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dollie Adair; three brothers, William L. (Mary) Adair, Alvin Adair and Paul Adair; one sister, Dixie (John) Beckett; and son-in-law, Chuck Gandy.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley Adair of Cuba, Missouri; one son, Warren (Darla) Adair of Cuba, Missouri; two daughters, Melissa Gandy of Sullivan, Missouri and Samantha (Larry) Butler of Cuba, Missouri; three sisters, Norma Turnbough of Cuba, Missouri, Brenda Bland of Cuba, Missouri and Debra (Mike) Starks of Cuba, Missouri; grandchildren, Deacon (Rae) Butler of Belle, Missouri and Kimberly Adair of Sullivan, Missouri; great grandchildren, Maleah Butler, Arizona Butler and Braxton Adair-Robbins; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri officiated by Pastor Craig Young.
Burial at Fleming Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
