L. Gene Burns
Lowell Gene Burns, 90, of Vienna, passed away November 5, 2026 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1936 at Burnt House in Ritchie County, WV, a son of the late C. H. “Budge” Burns and Blondena Goff Burns.
Gene retired with almost 40 years of service from Monongahela Power Company where he was the Supervisor of Engineering at the Parkersburg Division. He was a proud alumnus of Harrisville High School, class of 1953 where he played on the LKC Championship basketball team. Gene was an avid sports fan, especially WVU sports, Steeler Football and Parkersburg High Big Red Baseball.
He was a founding member of Partners in Education, member of The Education Alliance, and the Ohio Chapter of the International Right of Ways Association and The Vienna Recreation and Improvement Association.
Surviving are his sons: Dana Burns (Valerie) of Sissonville, Barry Burns (Jo Lynn) of Vienna and Alan Burns (Anita) of Vienna and sister Carla Worden (Steve) of Morgantown.
He also leaves behind his grandchildren whom he cherished: Brian (Allie), Dru (Ellie), Lauren (Chris), Amy (Ryan) and Brett (Jenna) along with great-grandchildren: Lilly, Jake and Vinny.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Irene Brissey Burns in 2018, brother Edwin Burns and grandson Adam Burns.
Funeral services will be Monday 1PM at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Kevin Lantz officiating. Interment will follow at the Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 2:30-6PM and one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the PHS Baseball Boosters 2809 16th Avenue Vienna, WV 26105.
The family would like to sincerely thank his caregivers Belinda, Sharon, and Tracy and Adoration Health Care for the great care and support given to Gene and the family in his last days.
Online guests may send condolences to the family by visiting www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.
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