Gene Austin Echols, 94, of Yorktown passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in Rawlings, VA, he was a retired chemical engineer who worked for AMOCO in Yorktown for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Melva Echols, son Mark Echols, daughter Lois Echols, and two granddaughters. A funeral service will be held at Amory Funeral Home in Grafton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM with interment at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Donations may be made to World Outreach Worship Center or the Yorktown Hospice House.
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