Alvin Eugene "Gene" Witcher was born on June 13, 1940, to Sonny and Thelma Wainwright Witcher. He was educated in the Nottoway school system. Even though he didn't attend college he was exceptionally smart and aced his CDL exam. He was baptized at an early age at the Fourth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Crew, Virginia and again in his later years after dedicating his life back to Christ, before and he was part of the lawn care committee.

On August 13, 1962, Gene was united in marriage to the love of his life Evelene Brooks Witcher and to this union they were blessed with three children, Christine, Alvin Jr., and Joann, whom he loved dearly and would give them lunch money when they would go on vacation.

Gene drove for Johnny Asal Lumber Company for 44 years. His CB handle was "big boy," he was a diehard Commanders "Redskins" fan. He loved watching wrestling, football, baseball, and old western shows. He enjoyed spending time with his family, where everyone had a nickname, and we would pick with you.

Alvin Eugene Witcher Sr., "Gene" departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, Virginia surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his siblings: two sisters, Fannie Jones, and Josephine Coleman; four brothers, Robert Casper, Benjamin Witcher, Lewis Casper, and Donald Witcher; God daughter, Demetrice Casper, and devoted niece Linda "Gladys" Rogers.

Gene leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving and devoted wife of 62 years Evelene; three devoted children, Christine Thomas, Alvin Witcher Jr., (Kim), and Joann Witcher; seven grandchildren, Delonte "Shawn" Patterson, Marcus Witcher, Sharod Patterson, Davard Anderson, Brandon Saunders, AJah Bolden (Jerrick), Kajah Smith; great grandchildren, Daneisha "mommom", Delonte "His Baby Doodle," Kon'Darian "KD", Aviyanna "Baba", Shayla "Shasha"; one great grand dog Bella; three sisters, whom he loved dearly Florida "Marie" Muse, Christine "Nettie" Jones, and Annie Williams; sister-in-law, Theresa Casper .

His extended family, Tom Brooks (Virgie), Robert Carter (Susan), Aleck Brooks, David Carter, Earl Brooks (Beverly), Annie Minter (Clyde), Ada Booker and Nancy Lewis (Sherman); three devoted nephews whom he talked to everyday, Lawrence Casper, Tyrone, and Antonio Brooks; devoted friend, James Dabney, Earl Ross, and Ralph (Redd) Edwards; a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

"My Husband of Sixty-Two Years"

To my precious husband

each day I miss you more,

as I picture you at the kitchen table

or coming through the front door.

I miss our talks and the special way,

that you would always understand

I miss the closeness that we shared,

And how you'd hold my hand.

My love is always with you,

even though you went away,

I find myself looking back daily,

to so many happy days.

But I have been a real trooper,

trying to get by the best I can,

just know that even from heaven

you'll always be my man.

I love you Gene

Wife, Evelene