Lewis Eugene (Gene) Cary, age 82, passed away at this home in Montrose, Missouri on June 12, 2013. Funeral services will be at the Vansant-Mills Chapel 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013 with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to Twin Lakes Hospice or Henry County Sheriff's Posse which may be left in the care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

Gene was born June 1, 1931 in Calhoun, Missouri, to James Lewis Cary and Audrey E. (Scrogham) Cary.  He worked as Head of Distribution for the Henry County Water District, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  Gene was a member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge 630, Order of Eastern Star East Gate Chapter 367, Scottish Rite, and Ararat Shriners in Kansas City, Missouri.  He also served as Treasurer for the Henry County Sheriff's Posse.

Gene is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Hartwig) Cary of the home; son Roger Cary and wife Cindy of Deepwater, Missouri; daughter Sandi Nelsen and husband Craig of Loveland, Colorado; brother Bill Cary and wife, Carol of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; sister Dona Sue Pinkston and husband, Dan of Clinton, Missouri; sister Barbara Jean Cary and husband, Randy of Belleville, Illinois; five grandchildren, Christy, Cole, Brett, Clay and Dena; one great-granddaughter Madison; brother-in-law David Hartwig and wife, Gail of Berthoud, Colorado; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.