Eugene “Gene” Walter Hoose

Eugene “Gene” Walter Hoose, age 67, of Alto, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Born in Utica, New York, on January 28, 1954, he was a son of the late Ralph Walter Hoose and Elma Laymon Hoose. Mr. Hoose became a minister through the University of Life Church 14 years ago.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Celeste Chesebro Hoose, a son, Wayde Patrick Hoose, daughter, Gina Lee Hoose.

Surviving are his step-mother, Katie Laymon Hoose; sons and daughter-in-law, Chad & Cynthia Hoose; Patrick Scott Hoose; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Gase, Katlyn Rose Gase, Zachary Sutton, and Savannah Sutton; nieces, Hailey “Halo” Wall, and Paula Bennett; 5 brothers and sisters; several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

No formal services are planned at this time.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.