Gene Leo Adair, 84, of Cuba, Missouri, passed away, Friday, September 25, 2026, at Cuba Manor.

On March 15, 1942, Gene was born to the union of William Albert & Dollie (Bridgeman) Adair in St. Louis, Missouri.

Gene was united in marriage to Shirley Gregory on July 29, 1961, in Cuba, Missouri.

He worked for many years as a over the road truck driver for Great Plains Gas Company, South Central Oil Company and several others until his retirement.

Gene was a talented writer, having written hundreds of his own original poems and songs. He would gift them to his friends and family, and he was always happy to share them with anyone. Gene had a strong faith that he practiced the best he could. Most of all, Gene loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Dollie) Adair; three brothers, William L. (Mary) Adair, Alvin Adair & Paul Adair; one sister, Dixie (John) Beckett; son-in-law, Chuck Gandy.

Gene is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley Adair of Cuba; one son, Warren (Darla) Adair of Cuba; two daughters, Melissa Gandy of Sullivan & Samantha (Larry) Butler of Cuba; three sisters, Norma Turnbough of Cuba, Brenda Bland of Cuba & Debra (Mike) Starks of Cuba; grandchildren, Deacon (Rae) Butler of Belle & Kimberly Adair of Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Maleah Butler, Arizona Butler & Braxton Adair-Robbins; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Craig Young, will follow at 1:00 P.M. Burial will be at Fleming Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.