Dr. H. Gene Washburn, age 86, died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his home. Born in Cleveland County on February 4, 1932 he was the son of the late Joe Chauncy and Estilla McSwain Washburn. Dr. Washburn was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and moderator. He served on the board of Trustees for Gardner Webb University. Dr. Washburn was the owner of Boiling Springs Medical Associates. After medical school he served in the United States Army as a physician in Germany In addition to his parents, Dr. Washburn is preceded in death by a daughter Andrea Jo Hawkins and a grandson, William Louis Nanney.

Dr. Washburn is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bille Falls Washburn; a son, Dr. H. Gene "Rusty" Washburn Jr and wife Wvetta of Rutherfordton.; two daughters, Charlene Washburn of Belmont and Sherry Washburn O'Shields and husband Brian of Shelby; a sister, Raye Scism of Lattimore; four grandchildren, Corey Washburn, Sammie Washburn, Eastman O'Shields, and Carmen O'Shields.

Funeral service with Military honors will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Keith McKinney and Rev. Keith Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Life Enrichment Center.

Memorials can be made to: Gardner Webb University PO Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Dr. Washburn

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com