Gene Jesse Martz, 76

Gene Jesse Martz, 76, of Mayport ( Ringgold), died on Friday morning, April 29, 2022, as the result of a horse- riding accident.

Born on Nov. 12, 1945, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Geraldine A. (Burns) Martz.

Gene was married on Feb. 14, 1997, to Janice H. (Shreckengost) Martz, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 2021.

Gene, a farmer his entire life, was one of the owners and operators of Skyline Dairy. He enjoyed all aspects of being outdoors. Riding horses with family and friends was one of his favorites, another being hunting with longtime friends, Eugene Mauk and Donnie Martz.

He is survived by two children, Lisa HaagSmith and husband Tony of Punxsutawney and Kevin Martz and wife Danielle of Yakima, Washington; a stepson, Brenton Henry and wife Patricia of New Bethlehem; seven grandchildren, Wyatt Martz, Meghan Martz, Jesse Haag and wife Kaeley, Cory Haag, Belle Henry, Dillon Henry, and Zoe Henry; two greatgrandchildren, Lillian Haag and Rowan Martz; a sister, Gladys Shaffer of Ringgold; and a brother, Bill Martz and wife Betty of Ringgold.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Martz, Lois Snyder and Martha Ames; a brother, Robert Martz; a son- inlaw, Kenny Haag; and a stepson, Bryan Henry.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Doug Henry officiating. Interment will be in the St. James Cemetery in Ringgold.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. alcornfuneralhome.com.