Eugene “Gene” Demars

Eugene “Gene” Demars, 81, of Gonzales, LA, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. Gene loved to be around his family and church family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and faithful man of God and he will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Demars; children, Tammy Duncan-Swope (Bryan Swope), and Chris Demars; grandchildren, Madilyne “Maddie” Demars, Steven “Reed” Duncan (Lauren) and great-granddaughter, Olivia Lee Duncan, who knew him as Pawp; sisters, Jessie Demars Ward and Wanda Demars Guitreau. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Idine Demars. Visitation will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bayou Barbary, Sunday, September 11, from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank all the people that have been here for them through this difficult time, including the medical teams, caregivers, church family and friends. May the Lord bless you for your love that you have shown. Please share your condolences at .