Tonight there will be a public potluck to remember Gene George, the Sunset Hill barber who passed away last month. The potluck will be at the Sunset Hill Community Center (3003 NW 66th Street) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Photo courtesy Jen Dynes
The potluck is being organized by Donna Williams, Gene’s colleague at the Sunset Hill Barber Shop. From the Sunset Hill Community Association:
A letter to the community from Donna Williams:
My name is Donna. I have been Gene’s friend and co-worker for 20 years. I am heartbroken at our loss. Even though his health was failing this past year, he continued to try working. He was happiest when he held court at the barbershop especially the years since his wife passed away. I am so glad that everyone is remembering Gene with kind thoughts. He was not himself this past year and those who knew him well realized something was terribly wrong. Please always remember the real Gene, the one who gave everyone young or old his heart and 35 years of his physical strength to make all look better then when they entered. He always greeted with a genuine smile, a joke and a great haircut. I will miss him everyday, he was my mentor and friend for over 23 years. His daughter has given me her blessing to organize a “Celebration of his Life”; I am planning a community memorial celebration Tuesday evening, June 11th, at SHCA. A potluck would make us all feel like were doing this together. If anyone has the time to help me plan, please stop by the shop, as I’m not much of a computer person. Also I’m hoping someone very close to Gene over the years will volunteer to moderate. I would be too emotional.
If you wish to help/contribute, please contact Donna at the Sunset Hill Barbershop, 206-465-7803.
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