Orval E. "Gene" Exline, 77, of Jasonville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004 at Sullivan County Hospital, Sullivan.

Born Feb. 3, 1927 in Hymera, he was the son of Orval and Ethel (Gouckenour) Exline. He married Ruth Exline on Sept. 16, 1955.

He was a retired performance technician at the Breed Power Plant. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Hymera American Legion Post 298 and Hymera Masonic Lodge 588 F&AM.

Survivors include: his wife Ruth Exline of Jasonville; one daughter and son-in-law Susan and Bert Utterback of Jasonville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Teresa Exline of Sullivan, Greg and DeeAnn Exline of Bloomfield, and Jeff and Alisa Exline of Terre Haute; six grandchildren, Mike Exline and companion, Greta Pennington, Crystal Exline, Jared Utterback, Tyler Utterback, Jackie Exline and Jessie Exline; two step-grandchildren, Susan Franklin and Eric Franklin; and two step-great-grandchildren, Steven Franklin and Sierra Pitcher.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home, Jasonville with Pastor Carl Leth and Pastor Paul McGlasson officiating. Burial will be at K of P Cemetery, Hymera.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.