Gene Schenck Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Gene Schenck

Mr. Gene W. Schenck, Sr., 80 of 132 Shaker Drive Lawndale, NC departed this life on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Warren G. Schenck and the late Lula Lois Wray Schenck.

Gene was a graduate of Douglas High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam before being honorably discharged. After returning to Cleveland County, he received further education at Cleveland Technical College in law enforcement and welding. He worked briefly as a Sheriff’s deputy before he became a long distance truck driver working last with Elmore before retiring. Gene was a lifelong welder sharpening his skills as a fabricator.

As a fan of the outdoors, Gene enjoyed farming, gardening and hunting as well as cooking and preparing his game, such as squirrel, opossum, deer, turtle among others with his stews being a fan of many. He also enjoyed making homemade wines and he had a special name for them all. His other talents included lending his welding skills to building trailers and grills from scratch.

Gene was a member of Emmanuel Memorial AME Zion Church and served as a deacon. Before his health declined he loved attending church. Gene will also be remembered for his keen sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Larine Schenck; his brother, William Schenck;a granddaughter, Porscha Brooks and a brother in law, Sgt. Isaac Robinson, Jr.

He leaves fond and loving memories to his children, Gene Wayne Schenck, Jr. (Sharon) of Hinesville, GA, Abby Webber (Michael) of Cherryville, NC, Warren G. Schenck, II (Helen) of Lawndale, NC, Christie Williamson of Boiling Springs, NC, Marco Maddox of Shelby and Randolph Lee of Lawndale, NC; his grandchildren, NaQuisha L. Schenck, Sharanza Kelly (Franklin), Michael Webber, Jr., Warren Schenck, III, Chanel Webber, Bridgette Blanton, Brandon White, Avante Maddox and Jacory Maddox; eleven great-grandchildren; his siblings, Frank Schenck (Patricia) of Lawndale, Charles Schenck (Betty) of Hickory, NC, Donald Schenck (Edahlia) of Lawndale, Evelyn Robinson of Johns Island, SC and Sherrill Schenck (Venita) of Shelby; sister-in-law, Elzine Schenck of Waco, NC; special cousin and caretaker, Gwendolyn Surratt of Lawndale; aunts, Dorothy Jean Curry of MD, Patricia Schenck of Oakland, CA, Beulah Shipman of Fayetteville, NC and Kathleen Wills of MD; uncle Eddie Curry (Dorothy) of Philadelphia, PA; special friend, Gwen Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Emmanuel Memorial AME Zion Church. The service will be live streamed starting at 2:45 PM from Enloe Mortuary’s Facebook Page. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home and also on Saturday from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM at the church.

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Patricia Schenck sent Red and White Handled Basket for Gene Schenck - July 20, 2023

To my dear nephew Gene schenck: You will be missed and my heart is overcomed with grief since this is goodbye. Hope we will meet again on the Other side.PEACE! AUNT PAT

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Mr.Schenck was a good person with fun and laughter and I know he will be missed.RIP Mr.Schenck Mary Dorsey Sims

TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PLEASE KNOW THIS OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU. MAY THE LOVE OFGOD FAMILY AND FRIENDS BE OF COMFORT TO EACH OF YOU. FROM MR&MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY CHARLOTTE, N.C.

We offer our prayers and sympathy to the Schenck families.God is good,and his mercy endures forever.Peace and blessings as you celebrate the life of your loved one. We are love you all,and we know this too shall pass.There will be joy after this. Roger/Suzette Ross and family 🙏🏽❤️

Sending our condolences to the Schenck family. Mr. Gene and Ms. Larine were friends of our late mothers. His jovial demeanor and talks will always be remembered. Be blessed and keep the happy times close to your heart; for the will help you to sustain. Humbly submitted, The Family of the late Louise Dawkins McDowell

Gene was a friend to our Father and the Briscoe family! He was known for his laughter and joy to be around. We pray for the Schenck family during this difficult time!! The family of the Late L.C. and Alma Jean Briscoe

To the Schenck Family Our Deepest Condolences & Prayers🙏🙏🙏 are with the Family. May God Bless & Strength each & everyone if you doing the difficulty time of the loss of your love one. Mr. & Mrs. Floyd McShaw & Family

To the Schenck family, Praying that God will show you the way through this valley of sorrow,he will lead you beside the still waters and restore your soul and comfort you with his mercy and grace. With deepest sympathy, David Pettyjohn

Sending a prayer to the Schenck family. May God guide you thru this difficult time and grant you mercy, grace and peace. Praying for you all.
Eugene Vinson and family

To my Siblings,my nieces and nephews you all are in my Thoughts and Prayers. Praying that GOD give us all strength as we prepare to say goodbye to another family member. I will miss my Big Brorher and I will ALWAYS LOVE HIM, ALWAYS. Evelyn Schenck Robinson