Eugene attended the College of William and Mary and later served in the United States Army. He then began what would become a dual career with NACA/NASA, and as a church musician. His time at NASA-Langley involved him in many challenging projects as he served the Instrument Research Division and the Flight Electronics Division. His passion for music was expressed through serving as Minister of Music and choral director at various churches. He not only served locally, but served as a consultant on state and national levels. In 1970, he was appointed and served as a Planning Council Member of the Association of Disciples' Musicians, a national interdenominational organization whose mission involved promoting quality church music programs. Another of his passions was the art he created through intricate wooden crosses.
Eugene was active in civic affairs, serving on the City of Poquoson School Board during the planning and construction of the "new" Poquoson High School. He also served as a trustee and board member of the Virginia Peninsula Vocational-Technical Educational Center and was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Eugene was an ardent supporter of the arts, and athletics at the College of William and Mary. In 2000, He was honored for his support and cherished its rich heritage.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Tabernacle UMC 831 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will follow with burial at Smith Cemetery in Poquoson.
In our music God is glorified "How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound 'Alleluia!'" (Charles Villiers Stanford, 1904)
Published by Daily Press on Jan. 16, 2022.
Eugene attended the College of William and Mary and later served in the United States Army. He then began what would become a dual career with NACA/NASA, and as a church musician. His time at NASA-Langley involved him in many challenging projects as he served the Instrument Research Division and the Flight Electronics Division. His passion for music was expressed through serving as Minister of Music and choral director at various churches. He not only served locally, but served as a consultant on state and national levels. In 1970, he was appointed and served as a Planning Council Member of the Association of Disciples' Musicians, a national interdenominational organization whose mission involved promoting quality church music programs. Another of his passions was the art he created through intricate wooden crosses.
Eugene was active in civic affairs, serving on the City of Poquoson School Board during the planning and construction of the "new" Poquoson High School. He also served as a trustee and board member of the Virginia Peninsula Vocational-Technical Educational Center and was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Eugene was an ardent supporter of the arts, and athletics at the College of William and Mary. In 2000, He was honored for his support and cherished its rich heritage.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Tabernacle UMC 831 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will follow with burial at Smith Cemetery in Poquoson.
In our music God is glorified "How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound 'Alleluia!'" (Charles Villiers Stanford, 1904)
Published by Daily Press on Jan. 16, 2022.
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