Celebrating the life of
Eugene Brickner
June 29, 1927 - October 03, 2009
Savannah- Eugene "Gene" Brickner passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009 at his home after a long illness.
Gene was born in Seneca County, Ohio and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He moved to Savannah in 1958 where he owned Savannah Tom's Sales. In 1974 he went to work with Pepsi Bottling Company where he retired in 1990. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church; charter member of Holy Family Council 5588, Knights of Columbus; served two terms as District Deputy of the first district of Georgia and was past Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree of Immaculate Conception. His son, Michael Brickner, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Ellie Brickner; son, David Brickner and his wife, Becky; daughter, LaDonna Brickner; daughter, Sue Cannady and her husband, David, all of Savannah; daughter, Debra Cymbaluk and her husband, Mike of St. Augustine, FL; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31419.
Dear Ellie & family, No words can express the sadness one feels at the loss of someone so dear. I know Gene has had a rough time of it and I know that you did the best you could to make him comfortable. I pray he is in the arms of our Heavenly Father and is singing your praises for all you did for him while he was present on this earth. May God give you comfort and peace. You are in my prayers and those of many others. Bless you, Anne
- Anne Antol, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. We're always here for you if you need us. Love, Connie and Pat
- Pat and Connie Jiran, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Ellie and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Gene was a wonderful uncle and will be missed by all of us. Even though he is gone, we have many happy memories of him and the trips to Ohio and Meadowbrook.
- Peg and Jim Brickner, Fostoria, OH
Dear Ellie and family. Our prayers are with you and your family in this moment of loss. You are blessed for having your children so close to you. Love helps heal all wounds. Please accept our deepest sympathy Sincerely, Elvi and Bill Adamcak
- Elvi and Bill Adamcak, Savannah,, GA
Sue, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We are here if you ever need us.
- David & Randy Dingus, Bluffton, SC
Ladonna, we are saddened to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. When we leave this world we step into a world of eternity where we are joined by loved ones that have led the way. He is in heaven, a wonderous, peaceful and happy place. God be with you and your family and may you find comfort in the days ahead. Love, Danny and Patti West / Rincon, Georga
- Danny and Patti West, Rincon, GA
I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Brickner family. In this sad time may you find strength in God's promise to reunite us with our loved ones by means of a resurrection.-John 5vs.28,29 May this precious hope that awaits us and your treasured memories of Eugene bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
- Heather Daniels, , GA
Ladonna and Family We are so very sorry for your loss. All of you will be in our prayers. Wendy and Ashley
- Wendy &Ashley Naismith, Brooklet, GA
Dear Ellie and Family,we were so sorry to hear about Gene.We know he has suffered for a long time,but it is still difficult to see him pass.We remember all the good times and especially all the very hard work he did in the Knights of Columbus.We are all very proud of his work.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
DEAR Ellie and family I am sorry to here about Gene. I know he is at rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ Our prayers are with you and the family. Jimmy and Cathy Tillman
- Jimmy Tillman, Savannah, GA
Dear Ellie and Family, All of your family are in our prayers during this sad time. Gene had a tremendous impact on me during the time we spent together. He taught me a lot about sales but much more about life and family.
- Roger Clance, Warner Robins, GA
Dear Ellie & family, No words can express the sadness one feels at the loss of someone so dear. I know Gene has had a rough time of it and I know that you did the best you could to make him comfortable. I pray he is in the arms of our Heavenly Father and is singing your praises for all you did for him while he was present on this earth. May God give you comfort and peace. You are in my prayers and those of many others. Bless you, Anne
- Anne Antol, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. We're always here for you if you need us. Love, Connie and Pat
- Pat and Connie Jiran, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Ellie and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Gene was a wonderful uncle and will be missed by all of us. Even though he is gone, we have many happy memories of him and the trips to Ohio and Meadowbrook.
- Peg and Jim Brickner, Fostoria, OH
Dear Ellie and family. Our prayers are with you and your family in this moment of loss. You are blessed for having your children so close to you. Love helps heal all wounds. Please accept our deepest sympathy Sincerely, Elvi and Bill Adamcak
- Elvi and Bill Adamcak, Savannah,, GA
Sue, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We are here if you ever need us.
- David & Randy Dingus, Bluffton, SC
Ladonna, we are saddened to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. When we leave this world we step into a world of eternity where we are joined by loved ones that have led the way. He is in heaven, a wonderous, peaceful and happy place. God be with you and your family and may you find comfort in the days ahead. Love, Danny and Patti West / Rincon, Georga
- Danny and Patti West, Rincon, GA
I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Brickner family. In this sad time may you find strength in God's promise to reunite us with our loved ones by means of a resurrection.-John 5vs.28,29 May this precious hope that awaits us and your treasured memories of Eugene bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
- Heather Daniels, , GA
Ladonna and Family We are so very sorry for your loss. All of you will be in our prayers. Wendy and Ashley
- Wendy &Ashley Naismith, Brooklet, GA
Dear Ellie and Family,we were so sorry to hear about Gene.We know he has suffered for a long time,but it is still difficult to see him pass.We remember all the good times and especially all the very hard work he did in the Knights of Columbus.We are all very proud of his work.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
DEAR Ellie and family I am sorry to here about Gene. I know he is at rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ Our prayers are with you and the family. Jimmy and Cathy Tillman
- Jimmy Tillman, Savannah, GA
Dear Ellie and Family, All of your family are in our prayers during this sad time. Gene had a tremendous impact on me during the time we spent together. He taught me a lot about sales but much more about life and family.
- Roger Clance, Warner Robins, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
