Gene Hapney

Discussion in 'Completed Careers' started by wpt, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. wpt

    wpt Forum Leader Founding Member Forum Leader

    I was reading on Face Book, Gene's daughter posted that he passed away ... RIP Gene , you were one of the really good guys ... WPT ... (YAC) ...
     
  2. Roger Coveleskie

    Roger Coveleskie State HOF Founding Member Member State Hall of Fame

    Rest in peace Gene, you were a very trusted friend. You will be greatly missed. Roger C.
     
  3. wpt

    wpt Forum Leader Founding Member Forum Leader

    Obituary
    Grady “Gene” Hapney, 75, died February 3rd, 2019, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Pond Gap, WV on November 3, 1943, son of the late Lemon & Julia (Roupe) Hapney.

    He was an accomplished Iron worker, who worked on projects in California, Ohio, Nevada, and West Virginia. “Hap”, as he was affectionately known, was a winner of the Senior Veteran Class Champion of Champions Trap Shooting Event and famed shooting instructor. He won many awards at competitions and trap-shoots all over the country. An avid deer, pheasant, and quail hunter, fisherman, and sporting enthusiast, he had a love of the great outdoors. Gene was a loyal and beloved son, brother, father, uncle, & grandfather, who devoted his life to family & friends. “Hap”, will be missed by the Trap Shooting Community for his unmatched skill and love of the shooting sport. In the near future, Trap & Field Magazine will publish a tribute in honor of his dedication & accomplishments in the Trap Shooting Community.

    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers; Floyd, Lacy, Lonnie, and Russell, his sisters; Avilee, Bonnie, Cleda, and Verna, and two infant grandsons; Danny and Zachary.

    He is survived by his loving children; Lacy Hapney (Sheila) of Belpre; Dawn Hapney Jenkins (Gary) of Belpre; Douglas Hapney (Carolyn), of Torch, Ohio; brother, Raymond Hapney, and sister, Theda Gabbert; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his devoted companion of thirty years, Ruth Camack; and her children; Greg, Cindy, Nona, & Charlene; five grandchildren; Kortney, Brian, Erika, Ashlee, and Thomas; and three great-grandchildren Maxwell, Gunnar, and newborn Harrison. Special Thanks to Tom Strunk, for his loyal friendship and support of his best friend, Gene and his family.

    Services will be 1:00pm, Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre with Ryan Clegg, officiating. Burial will be at Torch Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Saturday one hour prior to the service.

    Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

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