Mr. Louie Eugene "Gene" Findley

Mr. Louie Eugene "Gene" Findley, age 76, of Century, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on December 1, 1949, in Century, Florida, to the late L.B. "Shorty" Findley and Jean Corum Findley. He spent most of his life in the Century community and worked in maintenance for Escambia County, where he made many lifelong friendships. A faithful member of Poplar Dell Baptist Church for the past 27 years, Gene loved serving the Lord and helping others. He was known for his strong "vise-grip" hands, generous heart, and willingness to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his tractor, gardening, grilling and cooking out, boating, watching Westerns and Fox News, and spending time in his shop visiting with friends. Gene also had a special love for animals and never hesitated to rescue one in need. Above all, Gene treasured his family. He shared 27 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sharon Cooper Findley. His greatest joy was his family, especially his granddaughter, McKayla, who lovingly knew him as "Papa Gene." He was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. "Shorty" Findley and Jean Gorum Findley. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Cooper Findley of Century, Florida; his daughter, McKayla Courington (Hayden) of Spanish Fort, Alabama; his stepdaughter, Heather Freeman (Aubry) of New York, New York; two grandchildren, Cameron Kalfus of Chester, Georgia, and Hayden Ealy of Cantonment, Florida; along with numerous extended family members and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Petty Funeral Homes, with Rev. Mitch Herring and Rev. Bill Stuckey officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Dell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. Pallbearers will be Charlie Yoder, DC Odom, Jimmy Morris, Doug Phillips, John Medici, and Marc Martin. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Cook, Danny Findley, David Findley, Judson Carden, Joe Garrett and Bobby Bailey. Gene's family leaves these simple words for all who knew him: Love like Gene. Help like Gene. Love God, like Gene. May his kindness, faith, and servant's heart continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.

Mr. Louie Eugene "Gene" Findley

December 1, 1949 - July 22, 2026