Paul Eugene "Gene" Holbert

Paul Eugene "Gene" Holbert, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on April 19, 1940, in Parsons, Tennessee, the son of the late Willie Holbert and Tressie McMurray Holbert. Gene was a proud Army veteran and was a steel worker for most of his life. He had a great sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand to someone in need. Gene will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to share in his life.

Gene is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Diana Forest Holbert; step daughter, Karen Kinchen Oakes and husband John; step son, Johnny Kinchen and wife Dana; brother, Robert Holbert of Texas; sister, Raymel Sisco of California; and numerous step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his siblings, Ernest Nathaniel Holbert, Martha Graves, Genelle Patterson, and Billy Holbert.

There will be a gathering to celebrate Gene's life at his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.