Gene Winter Philbeck Obituary
The family of Gene Winter Philbeck (Shelby, North Carolina) announces his passing on June 12, 2026. Gene, born on June 11, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Winter Philbeck to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clure Cecil Philbeck and Mamie Elizabeth Philbeck; his stepson Bill Thomassen; his siblings, Cecil Philbeck (Margie) and Martha Emery (Bill); and his nephew Jimmy Emery.
He is survived by: his wife Delores Huebner Philbeck; his son Brad Philbeck (Angel) of Fountain Inn, SC; his stepson Jim Thomassen (Teresa) of Gastonia, NC; his stepdaughter-in-law Tammy Thomassen of Forest City, NC; his granddaughter Brianna Philbeck of Greer, SC; his stepgrandchildren, Cheyenne Franklin of Fountain Inn, SC, Robin Knight (Gerald) of Fountain Inn, SC, Dylan Franklin (Crystal) of Fountain Inn, SC and Johnathan Horn (Yurona) of Revere, MA; his sister Virginia Champion of Polkville, NC; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Keelan Knight, Adriel Knight, Owen Knight, Jase Franklin, Kylee Franklin and Emilee Franklin; and his nieces and nephews, Larry Emery (Kay), Allen Philbeck (Debra), Debbie Shull (Steve) and Glenda Cline (Steve).
