Eugene Marion Espy

April 14, 1927 - August 22, 2025 (98 years old)

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Eugene Marion Espy

April 14, 1927 - August 22, 2025 (98 years old)

Atlanta, Georgia

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Eugene Marion Espy Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-06T14:00:00
End: 2025-09-06T15:00:00
Location: Highland Hills Baptist Church

The memory of Eugene Marion Espy of Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away on August 22, 2025 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eugene Marion Espy to pay them a last tribute.

As Eugene departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Eugene may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Eugene leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alto Lee Espy and Iona Peterman Espy; and his brother John Lee Espy. He is survived by: his wife Eugenia; his daughters, Ellen Holliday and Jane Gilsinger (Jim); and his granddaughters, Courtney Holliday (Brandon Abernathy) and Amanda Gilsinger. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Appalachian Trail Museum, the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, or Highland Hills Baptist Church.

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August 25, 2025

S Davenport wrote a sympathy message

“We feel so privileged to have met Gene and his family several times over the years. But, especially during Damascus Trail Days 2012 when Gene honored us by humbly agreeing to be Parade Marshall and, once again, signing his name to books he gifted to Gladys "next to the hostel" McNish in 1971. Our deepest sympathy to Eugenia and Jane. Hike on Dear Friend.”

August 25, 2025

Richard Judy wrote a sympathy message

“When I completed an AT thru-hike more than half a century ago, I soon received a congratulatory letter from Gene Espy. He has remained a dear and valued friend over these many decades. Godspeed to a hiking hero! Richard “Peregrine” Judy”

August 24, 2025

Kathryn Hood wrote a sympathy message

“Eugenia, My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in the loss of Gene. He was an inspiration to everyone who knew, loved and admired him. I will always remember the times at AFSP when Gene shared his AT hike. His gentle nature and humor were a blessing to everyone. I have shared his book with many and his legacy lives on! Love, peace and blessings, Kathy Hood (former president of Friends of Amicalola Falls State Park)”

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Highland Hills Baptist Church
1370 Briarcliff Rd, Macon, GA 31211

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1370 Briarcliff Rd, Macon, GA 31211

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