Eugene “Gene” Thomas Murt, 76, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes. Mr. Murt was a former Kentucky State Plumbing Inspector and a High School Basketball Referee. Gene was a member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 184 and East Baptist Church. He was proud of being able in seeing all fifty states and many countries but Gene was the proudest when saying “I am a Christian”. He was a 1961 graduate of Reidland High School.
Gene is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mozell Barefield Murt; son, Mike Murt and wife, Ginger of Paducah, KY; granddaughter, Savannah Noel Murt of Paducah, KY; five nephews, Phil Murt, Keith Murt, Ricky Murt and Tony Murt all of Paducah, KY and Brian Hunt of Oklahoma; niece, Shelly Murt Turner of Naples, FL. As you know he claimed many cousins.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Johnny Murt, Paul Murt and Carl Murt. His parents were John P. Murt and Mildred Wallace Murt.
Private graveside services will be held at Rosebower Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Puckett and Rev. Tommy Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be childhood friends, Ellery Paxton and Edwin Paxton, golfing buddies, James Evans, Steve Batusic, Dennis Jones and Randy Fonville and best friends, Russell Tubbs and Mike Thweatt.
Public memorial service with visitation will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to, East Baptist Church, 2905 Old Husbands Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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