Lewis Eugene "Gene" Case, 72, of Frankfort, formerly of Junction City went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Born in Harrodsburg on March 25, 1950, he was the son of the late Carl Case, Sr. and Dollie B. Cheatham Case. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Carl D. Case, Jr., and sister, Cora Frances Johns.

Gene was a graduate of Boyle County High School, Class of 1968, where he played baseball. He enjoyed baseball, softball, fishing, and hunting. He retired from Whirlpool after nearly 40 years. Most importantly, Gene was a Christ follower and servant leader. He had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Danville and Junction City First Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, treasurer, and taught Sunday school. Gene will be remembered by his patient, kind, and humble spirit.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Ann Case; his daughter, Angela (Doug) Eades of Frankfort; his son, Steven (Eden) Case of Berea; and 4 grandchildren: Jon and Michael Eades and Caedmon and Ella Case.

Funeral will be Friday, December 30, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon until the time of the service.  Dr. Choe Sergent will be officiating and burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven and Caedmon Case, Doug, Jon, and Michael Eades, and Chris Johns. Ella Case will be an honorary pallbearer. Memorial Contributions suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.