Barry's Genealogy Diary: VIRL EUGENE (GENE) SELF OBITUARY

Barry's Genealogy Diary

This online genealogical diary is hosted by Barry T. Self. It is primarily for information pertaining to the SELF surname, more particularly for descendants of John J. and Lydia Avaline Waters Self, who were married in Union County, GA in 1851. Barry Self is the SELF proclaimed family genealogist and historian, having spent over 20 years researching this Self line. This diary is dedicated to preserving and sharing the findings of his research.

About Me

Name: Barry T. Self

Location: Madisonville, Tennessee, United States

I am married to a wonderful and sweet wife, Svitlana, who is from Ukraine and we have a beautiful daughter, Lydia Elizabeth. I have worked in the funeral business since 1988 and thoroughly enjoy researching my family roots.

Friday, March 24, 2017

VIRL EUGENE (GENE) SELF OBITUARY

Virl Eugene (Gene) Self, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the age of 85. Gene was a long time member of New Providence Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from A.L.C.O.A. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maysel Hill Self; son, Ronald Lamar Self of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Brenda Self of Maryville, Randall and Ingrid Self of Joao Pessoa, Brazil; granddaughter, Tabatha Wilson and husband Randy; grandsons, Adam and Ethan Self all of Maryville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Bob Hubbard, Mildred and Ken Potter. Gene loved being outdoors and in later years enjoyed working in his yard, especially with his roses.

Services will be held at New Providence Primitive Baptist in Maryville, Tennessee on Friday, March 24, 2017 with receiving friends from 1:00-2:30 pm, funeral at 2:30 pm with burial to follow in the Church cemetery. Ministers Tommy Self and Steve Whitehead officiating.