Mr. Gene Wewer, 69, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. A private family graveside service will be held at Acree Hill Cemetery in Batesville, MS with Reverend Randle Harris officiating. Waller Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Born in Logan County, Arkansas to the late William and Martha Yarbrough Wewer, Mr. Wewer was a devoted Christian and a member of Acree Hill Holiness Church. His wife, Sandy Wewer, was the love of his life. He was a hard worker and would anything for anyone needing help. Gene retired from working at Toro. Along with his parents, Mr. Wewer was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and David Wewer.
He is survived by a son, Tim Etzkorn of Subiaco, AR; two step sons, Kenneth (Renee) Gurley of Batesville, MS and Herman Gary (Billie) Hicks, Jr. of Batesville, MS; two step-daughters, Karen (Doug) Joy of Batesville, MS and Evette (Steve) Walker of Water Valley, MS; two sisters, Mary Wewer of New Blaine, AR and Bessie (Terry) Lee of Wichita, KS; three brothers, Danny (Charlotte) Wewer of Oxford, MS, Eugene (Patti) Wewer of Clarksdale, AR and Bob (Judy) Wewer of Scranton, AR; thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
