Gene Deward Felker, 89, born June 12, 1930, in Mangham, Louisiana to John Vernon Felker and Ida Irene (Hatcher) Felker as the youngest of 6 children. He married Bettie Harris in 1948 and they recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Children: Doug Felker and his wife, Elsie and Gail Felker Norris and husband, Lynn; Grandchildren, Gena and husband, Britt, Brian Felker and partner, Veronica DeWitt, Corey Norris, Cody Norris and wife, Kristi, Lindsay Ferguson and husband Nick; Great Grandchildren: Kaili and Alli Norris, Elias and Liam Ferguson.
Gene worked for Bell Helicopter from 1960 to 1990. He retired as manager over the Bonding and Rotor Blade department. He also owned Cracker Barrel Antiques in Hurst. Gene loved and took care of his family for 72 years.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.