Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley, 57, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. He was born Sept. 25, 1957 to the late Chinera Earley.
Gene was a Mason. He was General Manager of different hotels in the local area.
Gene is survived by his wife, Robin Bryson Earley; one daughter, Chelsa Long of Bryson City; one son, William Earley of Cherokee; brothers, Robin Earley of Asheville, and Terry Cooper of Bryson City; one sister, Michelle Rowland of Bryson City.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday June 27 at 1:30 pm at the Deep Creek Baptist Church in Bryson City with Rev. Mike Cogdill officiating.