Marvin Eugene "Gene" Barringer left this life for his Heavenly home on October 1, 2022. Gene was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and " Poppy". He was generous, kind, and always had great stories to tell. His dear Camouflage friends will miss him greatly, as he was the best shot of them all!!
Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a member of Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, a recent retiree from the Johnson City School System and owner of Barringer Home Services. He was an avid outdoorsman, and he enjoyed his final hunt just days before he was hospitalized.
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Theresa "Reece" Barringer; his two sons, Bradley Allen Barringer and wife, Annie Bennett Barringer, and their daughters, Rose and Ava, and Joseph Wayne Barringer, all of Johnson City; his father, Joseph Warren Barringer and stepmother, Delilah Barringer; his mother, Betty Barringer Neal and stepfather, Charles Douglas Neal; sister, Deborah Elaine Ramey and husband, John Allen Ramey; half-brother, Nick Barringer, and his wife, Kathrin Barringer; and stepbrother, Charles Daniel Neal and wife, Bronwyn Frasier Neal; Brother in law, Anthony Roberts and wife Janice, their daughters, Abby and Naomi, all of Tubac, AZ. Gene was loved deeply by many nieces and nephews, and leaves many wonderful memories for them to cherish. Gene was preceded in death by his step-son Dustin Mahoney
Gene never met a stranger and had very close and loving friendships that have lasted a lifetime. He also leaves behind many young friends that he mentored throughout their growing years who fondly called us Daddy Gene and Momma Reece. We are blessed to have such a beautiful extended family.
A celebration of life gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, from 6-8 PM at Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Parking will be available at the lower lot of Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and the parking lot of the Jonesborough United Methodist Church. Shuttle service from the parking area will be provided.
Condolences may be sent to the Barringer family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor funeral home and Cremation Services 423-753-3821
Oh my gosh ! I was thinking about Gene now that it's coming up deer season and I wanted to get in touch with him because he wanted me to go hunting with him a while back. Now I have found my friend with his father and I wish I would have reached out to him sooner. I worked on his Mazda trucks just before he left to go hunting every year. He was one in a billion. Always nice always very generous to anyone he knew. I'm very very sad today . I'll think about him always. Condolences to his entire family !
Reece, I was so saddened to heart of your sudden loss. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Reece and family, I'm sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers.
10/05/2022
Audrea Evans and Donna Bellino
We offer our deepest condolences and prayers for Gene's family during this time. May God surround you with his loving kindness and grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding.
10/05/2022
Mary and Jerry Hooper
Dear Family,
We send our sympathy and prayers for your lose. Gene was a fine man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Keep his stories alive so his grandchildren can remember him. Blessing on you all as you make a life without him.
so sorry for your families loss Gene was a great teammate
every time i saw him through the years he would always have a big smile on his face
10/04/2022
Jeff & Debbie Johnson
Reece, I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. We are out of town and wanted to offer our condolences.
We are so sorry for your lose know that thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Omland’s
Lynn, Edna, Paula, Kim and family and Michael and family
Prayers from ETYO
10/03/2022
Nikki and Duncan Pont
No words can describe the loss of your best friend! We can only offer our sorrow to what you feel! Sending you our love and prayers.
10/03/2022
Sandra Fletcher Reimer
I'm so saddened for your loss! I ask God to give everyone strength and peace during this time of great sadness. Reece, I know you are heartbroken, he was a wonderful man. God Bless you and your family.
Betty and family . So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Debbie and Gene coming to horse shows with you when they were just kids. He was always a nice young man. May he R.I.P.
10/03/2022
Ruth Crawford and family
Reece I am so so sorry prayers for u and ur family if there is a.c anything at all we can do please let us know. We live u so much.
10/02/2022
Joshua Beckett
So sorry to the family for their loss. Gene was always so kind and friendly.
10/02/2022
Judy Teague Propst
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. I knew Gene through my sister, Roberta T. Herrin, and know she is heartbroken with the news of his passing and the sorrow for his family.
10/02/2022
Don and Linda Barringer
Our sincere condolences go out to all of Genes family and friends. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene was the sweetest friend for so many years. Big heart, full of kindness and he had a way of making you know you were cared for. I’ll always remember the good times and feel incredibly blessed to know Gene as my friend. My heart is with Reece and the rest of the family as you move through this very sad time.
I will miss you Gene-O!
10/01/2022
Randall L Salts
We was sorry to read about Gene our Daddy Norman Salts he worked for Frank's Food and IJ for many years with Joe. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
The family's of the late
Norman & Roberta Salts
10/01/2022
Kevin B. McKinney
I consider Gene a friend and family. He treated me and my wife, Kimberly as family and we will always be indebted for his kindness, generosity and friendship. He epitomized friendship. We love you and will miss you my brother from another mother!
Gene was a great friend. Larger than life personality. Good memories that has lasted a lifetime.
