Ollie Eugene "Gene" Cassity

September 15, 1930 - February 13, 2020

Ollie Eugene “Gene” Cassity of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, Kentucky. He was born November 15, 1930 in Elliott County, Kentucky. Gene was the son of the late Charlie and Jewell Adkins Cassity of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Gene was of the Baptist Faith and attended Fannin Baptist. He was a Carpenter by trade, who enjoyed playing pool, fishing, playing the Banjo claw hammer style, and most of all spending time with his girls. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ida Alice Elliott Cassity. He was also preceded in death by a brother June Cassity and a sister Madge Fraley. Gene is survived by two daughters, Beverly Mays (Rick) and Gina Combs (Jim). Two step-grandchildren; Richard and Brad Mays. Gene is also survived by a brother Ernest Ray Cassity (Eula) of Fairborn, OH and a sister Mary Lou Lewis (Bob) of Springfield OH. Also he is survived by several Nieces and Nephews, friends along with his Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation family who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be conducted 3pm Sunday, February 16, 2020 in the chapel of Whitt & Sons Funeral Home in Sandy Hook, Kentucky with Brother Rodney Gilliam Officiating. Visitation will be from 1pm to 3pm Sunday February 16, 2020 at Whitt & Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers; Jason Elliott, Jared Elliott, Chris Elliott, Bobby Elliott, Eddie Elliott, Scott Elliott, Dakota Carson, and Tony Chandler. Honorary Pallbearers; David Ferguson, David Blair, Dan Jessie, Herman Kolbe, Ray Edward Horton, Rick Mays, Jim Combs and Ernie Elliott.