Gene Wilbourne Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gene Wilbourne of Clinton, North Carolina, who passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Wilbourne to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gene may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Ernest Wilbourne and Rena Bass Wilbourne; and his brother Billy Ray Wilbourne. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Ann Williams Wilbourne; his daughter Patty Wilbourne Dail (George); his grandsons, Justin Dail (Kim) and Cameron Dail; his great grandchildren, Gracie Dail, Kennedy Dail and Lincoln Dail; his sister Ernestine Burgess; and his close friend Denise Warren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Clinton Family Worship Center (103 Raiford St, Clinton, NC 28382). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
