Gene R. Montgomery

Gene R. Montgomery LTC (Ret) Gene R. Montgomery, born July 8, 1930, of Montgomery, Texas died suddenly August 26, 2006. Gene was the recipient of the Purple Heart for injuries received while a 2nd Lt., in the 38th Calvary, 2nd Inf. Div., in the Korean War. He maintained a life membership in the VFW in Nashville, MI., and a life membership in the Texas State DAV. Gene retired from the U. S. Army Reserve with over 29 years combined active and reserve duty. He was a graduate of University of Michigan and also earned his MBA there. After being employed in New York City and Upstate New York as an accountant and controller for several firms, he relocated to the North Houston area and worked in a management capacity in the oil industry. Upon retirement, he relocated to Cape Conroe. He was a member of Montgomery United Methodist Church, the Cape Conroe Men’s Club, Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society, and a life member of Clan Montgomery Society International. He was a HAM operator, having obtained his original license in the mid-1940’s. Gene received his Eagle Scout award in Nashville, MI in 1945. Gene is survived by his wife, Faye; his sons, Dr. John R. Montgomery, DDS of Montgomery, Texas and Dr. James A. Montgomery and wife Deanna of Chicago, Illinois; his sister, Kay and husband Dennis Collier of Lake Wylie, South Carolina; step-sons, Doug and wife Sally Caffrey of Grantham, New Hampshire and Ken and Sheryl Caffrey of Midlothian, Virginia; grandchildren, Ian, Peter, Betsy, Amanda, and Evan Montgomery, and Sarah, Mary and Sam Caffrey; sister-in-law Beverly and husband Bob Waters of Des Arc, Arkansas; brother-in-law Charles Jackson of Hazen, Arkansas; Sister Mary Caffrey, RSM, of Jamestown, Rhode Island and many nephews and nieces. Visitation will be at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Montgomery, Texas on Tuesday, August 29th 6-8pm. Memorial services officiated by Rev. Hiram (Doc) Jones are scheduled at the Montgomery United Methodist Church, 22548 Hwy 105 West, Montgomery on Wednesday, August 30th at 10 am. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Montgomery United Methodist Church, Box 1330, Montgomery, Tx. 77356 Attn: Building Fund. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Gene R. Montgomery

July 8, 1930 - August 30, 2006