Jesse Eugene "Gene" Surrett, 82, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home.

Born on October 28, 1942, in High Point, NC he was a son of the late William Vernon Surrett and Essie Mae Love Surrett. Gene successfully owned and operated his own painting business. He was not just a skilled craftsman; he was a man of many interests. A dedicated coin, silver, and gold collector, he had an eye for the treasures that many might overlook. Gene also treasured stamps that told stories of far-off places. He was a South Carolina Gamecock fan, always ready to cheer on his team. You could often find him enjoying the melodies of country music, singing along to old hymns, or settling down to watch his favorite old westerns.

He is survived by his children, Jeannie Davis (Tracy), Ronda Gibson (Daniel), Crystal Dixon (Risner Wood), Jesse Eugene Surrett, II (Shae), and Ray Surrett (Alicia); sister, Polly McCuen (Jimmy Ray); brothers, JB Surrett (Linda) and Lewis Surrett; sister-in-law, Nancy Surrett; thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Adams and brothers, Burrell Surrett, Elmer Surrett, and Odell Surrett.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor F. Russell Addis officiating. Burial will follow at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Dixon, Blake Davis, Justin Davis, Tray Davis, Grayson McCall, and Corey Fleeman.

The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

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