Eugene R. Essex

Darien – Eugene R. Essex, 84, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.  Born in Eugene, OR he lived most of his life in Florida and in Darien the past twenty years.  He retired from UPS after twenty-one years of service and continued working as a truck driver for several years, was a member of the Darien Lions Club and enjoyed reading western novels.  He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Glory Worship Center in Darien.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Mildred Essex and Louise Essex, and a grandson, Brandon Hutcheson.

Survivors are his wife, Annie Essex of Darien; sons, Eugene Essex, Jr. of Darien and James (Sarah) DeLaughter of Micanopy, FL; daughters, Tammy Fries of Tampa, FL, Angela (Michael) Hayman of Murrayville, and Tammy (Justin) Swindell of Darien; grandchildren, Daniel Essex, Dixie Swindell, Mason Swindell, Ryan Fries, Brendon Fries, Morgan Gayle, DeWhite Gayle, and Hunter (April) Gayle; great-grandchildren, Kairi and Baron; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, January 23 at 1 PM at Glory Worship Center in Darien with Dr. Lee Brant officiating.

Family will receive friends at the church.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.

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