Gene R. Todd

Gene R. Todd, 77, of Owensboro went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Gene was born September 17, 1946, in Muhlenberg County and was a 1964 graduate of Greenville High School and a 1969 graduate of Western Kentucky University.  He retired from the Daviess County School System after 27 years, where he held positions as an elementary school teacher and principal.  He was Principal at Thruston Elementary at the time of his retirement. Gene was a long-time member of Owensboro First Baptist Church and taught Sunday School.

 He was preceded in death by his parents William Eugene and Kathleen Lyell Todd and infant brother Thomas Eugene Todd.  

 He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah Wilkinson Todd, brothers Tony (Betty) Todd of San Antonio Texas and Chuck (Karen) Todd of Nicholasville, Kentucky; nieces Amy (Kevin) Darmer and Heather (Chris) Landi; nephew Cody (Sara) Todd; great nieces Madelynn, Daphne and Bethany Todd. 

 A memorial service will be held at noon Monday February 5, 2024, at the Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with visitation from 9:00am until the time of service.  

 Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Goodfellows Club of Owensboro.org or First Baptist Church, Forward Together Building Fund. 230 JR Miller Blvd. Owensboro Ky. 42303.

 Condolences and memories for Gene’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com.