Gene Clark Reimert, Sr., 81 of Laurel, MS passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born Thursday, April 2, 1942, in Leesport, Pennsylvania.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Purvis family cemetery.

Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797.

Gene had a very special companion named Skidmore, his dog that he loved very much. He retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years of service; as a senior master sergeant.

He was a Vietnam Veteran with numerous awards throughout his years of service. Early in his service, he was a jet mechanic, and was stationed in "RAF" Royal Air Force Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, where he met his wife, Dollie. Gene was later stationed in Tucson Arizona, and Myrtle Beach South Carolina to name a few.

He was Married to Dollie for 47 years and was loved by many. Gene was always the life of the party and was always full of jokes until his last day here on earth. After his retirement, he and his wife Dollie started a successful rainbow vacuum business. Afterwards, he settled in his southern home, doing what he loved, which was raising chickens, baling hay, and farming. He was a licensed auctioneer and was the owner of the Soso auction.

He was a wonderful husband, a beloved father, and a great friend to many. Although he was sick, his mind was sharp as a tack until the very end.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gene Clark Reimert, Jr.; father, Bright Melvin Reimert; mother, Marie Elaine Elizabeth Fehnel Reimert.

Survivors include his wife of 47 Years, Dollie Purvis Reimert; son, Jeffrey Reimert (Sherry); daughters, Jodi Reimert Knowles and Rachel Reimert Jefcoat (Lyle); grandchildren, Kylie Faye Reimert, Hannah Rose Hardin, Emily Ann Reimert Palmer, Gabrielle Breanna Hankins, Kerrigan Jade Jefcoat, Olivia Reimert and Hudson Lyle Jefcoat; and some great-grandchildren.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank deaconess home health, especially Morgan Jones for her hard work, and so many hours of care during this time.

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