Gene Edward Andrews passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at his home in Wake.
Gene was born in Richmond and is preceded in death by his father, August Lee Andrews; mother, Frances Virginia Felton Andrews; brother, James Andrews; and sister-in-law, Eva Andrews of Chesterfield.
Gene was a retired master mechanic in Richmond and retired to Wake, where he loved to fish on his pride and joy, his boat, the Sly Fox. Gene had a long career in racing late model cars. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department in Deltaville for 25 years.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Bennett Andrews of 28 years of Wake; son, Gene Edward Andrews II and his wife, Michelle Andrews; granddaughter, Kylie-Marie Andrews of Lilburn, Ga.; numerous nephews and nieces; and many, many friends.
A celebration of life is planned for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Deltaville firehouse, 17150 General Puller Highway, Deltaville.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Go Fund Me account to aid in final expenses.
Online condolences can be expressed to www.vacremationsociety.com.
