Eugene “Gene” F. Dearing, Jr.

Date of Death: May 16, 2013

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Eugene F. Dearing, Jr.

Eugene F. Dearing, Jr. age 80, of Winchester, Va. died Thursday, May 16^th 2013, peacefully at his residence.

Mr. Dearing was born November 26, 1932, in Winchester, Va, the son of

Eugene F. Dearing, Sr. and Lillian Morris Dearing. He was a graduate of Handley High School 51’, attended Newport News Apprentice School and

Served in the US Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War.

A prominent Virginia business leader, Mr. Dearing was President and Owner of Dearing Beverage Company in Winchester, Virginia for 40-years. Active in national legislation, he served on the Board of Directors and Advisory Commissioner of the National Beer Wholesalers for ten years,

Secretary Treasurer of Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association, he served as State Director of Virginia Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Financial Chairman for the late Delegate Alson H. Smith. Vice Financial Chairman for US Senator Harry Byrd Jr, He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Shenandoah University, Westminster Canterbury, The Belle Grove Plantation and Regional Chairman of Heritage Savings in Loan and Investors Savings in Loan in Winchester, Virginia.

Mr. Dearing was given Shenandoah University’s highest honor, The Shenandoah Medal. Mr. Dearing supports a generous Scholarship Endowment in honor of his father at the University that he established and was a key contributor to the building of Mary M. Henkel Hall.

He was an avid Washington Redskin and Baltimore Orioles fan. He enjoyed a great amount of his time at his favorite vacation home in Ocean Reef in Key Largo, Florida. His favorite pastime was mowing and tending to his farm.

He was preceded in death of his wife of 48years, Mary William Dearing.

Surviving are two sons, EF (Cody) Dearing, III of Winchester and his wife, Vickie, Thomas J. Dearing of La Plata, Md. and wife, Teresa. Two daughters, Cassandra D. Dodson of Powhatan, Va. and Tru D. Lawton of Hartsville, SC. and husband Ed, eight Grand Children and one deceased.

His special friend and companion Virginia Guthridge.

He devoted his life to taking care of his children!

The family will receive friends on Monday from 9:00-10:30 AM, prior to the service, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A memorial Service will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Monday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with the Reverend Jeffrey Witt officiating.

A Private graveside Service will follow at Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Braddock St. United Methodist Church, 115 Wolfe St. Winchester, Va. 22601.

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Eugene F. Dearing, Jr. Eugene F. Dearing, Jr. age 80, of Winchester, Va. died Thursday, May 16th 2013, peacefully at his residence. Mr. Dearing was born November 26, 1932, in Winchester, Va, the son of Eugene F. Dearing, Sr. and Lillian Morris Dearing. He was a graduate of Handley High School 51’, attendedContinue Reading

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We will miss Mr. Dearing so much. What an entertaining gentleman. The last of the Mosby Crew. Our condolences to the entire family.

Gene and I grew up together... from the first grade at John Kerr to our days on the basketball team at Handley... and as young married guys beginning our careers in the Winchester Jaycees. We had a special relationship that geographic distances failed to weaken. We bonded for the last time out our recent 60th High school reunion. I'll miss you, my old friend.

Our thoughts an prayers be with the family at this time .1ST-Class Chauffeur Service.

Mr. Dearing was one of those larger than life figures in a boy's life. Growing up with his son, Cody, he had an impact on me in ways he will never know. rest in peace Mr. Dearing.

Cody, Vickie, and the entire Family, We are deeply saddened, today, to hear of the passing of Gene. He is a legend in our Industry and a great friend, mentor, and inspiration to so many. He will be greatly missed by all of us. At the same time, we are proud to have known him and remember so many good times spent together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Nancy Archer

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I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Dad, Gene was a special person in the beer industry. He had such a great way to make everyone in a room smile. I admired his command of his business and his love of family. We will truly miss him and I am very glad that I could call him a friend! Scott Wawner

Entire Dearing Family You have our prayers and sincere condolences. Respectfully Polly & Linwood DeHaven

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I will always remember your Dad's kindness to a young teenager growing up on Mosby Street. God bless you.

On behalf of my parents (Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lawrence) and my husband Barry Dalton, I want to since our sincere sympathy. We at Lawrence Distributing Company thought a great deal of Mr. Dearing and were honored to serve in the same trade association with him. To the family left behind, we send our thoughts and prayers. ~ Linda Lawrence Dalton

Gene was a friend to all who knew him and he played a significant role over the years in the success of the industry within which his family business prospered. He will be greatly missed by all, what a great person. The Archer Family

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