82 years old from St. Louis, MO has broken free of his early bounds. Gene is preceded in death by his father Eugene Frank Axley, Sr., mother Marian Axley and brother Daniel Axley. He is survived by his children, son Bernard Axley, daughter Connie Tucker, granddaughter Cierra Axley and nephews Daniel, Robert and Brian Axley.
Gene served in the United States Air Force from 1962to 1966 as a Jet Engine Mechanic assigned to the 1st Organizational Maintenance Squadron, Selfridge Air Force Base , Mich. Gene obtained the rank of Airman 2nd Class, was awarded the Air Forcce Good Conduct Medal and was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
After the United States Air Force, Gene worked for Monsanto as a Control Room Operator for 30 plus years and was very active in the International Chemical Workers Union Local 81 C. Gene was eventually elected Vice President and then President of Local 81C.
Services: Gene was laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL.
It’s time to say our goodbyes here on earth DAD,, happy memories I will always treasure!! Until I see you again!!!
Gene was a great man. He took such good care of his Mother & his Family.
I met him in 2003/ 2004 @ Shrewsbury lanes on the Print craft league & I bowled on a team with him and several relatives of his like Joe Dolenz Sr. & Joes brother Paul and little Joe Dolenz. etc. Wow what great People & family that I’ve gotten to know over the years. I’m sure now he is talking to Joe Sr. & his brother Dan in heaven. He will be missed dearly & He will never be forgotten… He was so generous and thoughtful and never had a Bad word to say about anyone. Prayers are going out to his family and all who loved him so much. WOW!! So Many GREAT MEMORIES too many to remember & talk about .
RIP BROTHER . Danny Curran
I knew Gene and his brother from high school. My sister, Kathleen dated Gene and we would go over to his house after school as my sister did not want to go by herself. They each went their own ways until about 25 years ago. I saw Gene a couple of times as I live in Virginia. He did come to visit with my sister and my mother about 20 years ago. I remember him being very kind and sweet and humorous. May he rest in peace. God has taken an angel.