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Thomas Cagle Obituary
Mr. Thomas Eugene "Gene" Cagle, age 81, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at a local hospital.
Mr. Cagle was born in Rome, Georgia on September 13, 1942, son of the late Thomas Cagle and the late Angie Wood Cagle. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Ferguson, by a son, Gayle Cagle, and by a sister, Martha Ann House. Mr. Cagle was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a hard worker all his life and during his career he worked at Celanese for several years, in construction with the Pipefitter's Local for several years, in insurance sales for several years, then returned to the Pipefitter's Local until his retirement. Mr. Cagle was of the Christian faith and was a Mason. He enjoyed working around the farm. Mr. Cagle was passionate about horses and was referred to as "A True Cowboy".
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hamby Cagle; a son, Don Fleming (Wanda); a son-in-law, Mike Ferguson; four grandchildren, Amanda Owens, Meghan Henderson (Nick); Aaron Fleming, and David Fleming (Julie); six great grandchildren, Maycy Owens, Gage Owens, Kason Henderson, Taylor Fleming, Kaden Fleming, and Asher Fleming; nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Cagle will be cremated, and no services will be held. Private interment will be at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shirley & Family so sorry for the loss Gene may the Love of those who shared in his life as friends & co workers help carry you through your Grief. Love & Prayers
Cynthia Humphries
Friend
April 8, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I worked with Gene at the insurance company in Rome for about 3 years.
Melvin Smith
Coworker
April 7, 2024
Dear Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me but I use to come to your house with Grace. My mother Nancy sends her condolences as well. I've often thought of all of you through the years. Maybe sometime we could get together. I would love to see you and Gene was always so nice to me. I will pray for your you and your family and may God carry you through during the days ahead.
Kathy Jennings Lloyd
Friend
April 6, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charlene Lemons
Friend
April 6, 2024
Shirley and family I’m so sorry to hear about Gene. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Baker
Family
April 4, 2024
Knew Gene from insurance friends, then the Skytop, later the Krystal, ---a very nice man
so sorry to hear
sincerely,
Diann Howell Steward
Diann Steward
Friend
April 4, 2024
May you find peace and comfort in knowing I care for the Cagle family. I´m so very sorry for your loss but to know he´s in Glory with Gayle and his heavenly family makes his celebration of life here on earth a very Blessed memory. I love you Shirley may God give you comfort and peace during this time.
Charlene Lemons
Charlene Lemons
Friend
April 4, 2024
Gene was a good, honest friend. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace!
Bud Self
Friend
April 4, 2024
RIP Brother you will be missed til we meet again
Stanley Payne
Friend
April 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss Shirley. Prayers for peace for you and your family. Hal and Erica
Hal & Erica Watson
Coworker
April 3, 2024
So sorry to hear about Gene! Love you Shirley
Connie Beatenbough
Friend
April 3, 2024
Brother Gene Gayle was one of the finest pipefitters I’ve ever worked with. He was a hard worker and good friend! I will always remember Gene as an easy going friend that helped everybody. May he rest in peace!
Bobby Fuller
Coworker
April 3, 2024
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