Warren Gene Coulter
Born March 28, 1936 in Sullivan, IllinoisDeparted September 9, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida
On Monday, September 9, Gene Coulter, beloved father, papaw, and uncle passed away. He was eighty-eight. Born March 28, 1936 to Herbert and Ruby Coulter in Sullivan, Illinois, he grew up on a one-hundred acre farm in a small three-room house. He graduated in 1954 from Sullivan High School while working in the local cheese factory. He moved with his family to Palm Bay, Florida in 1956 where he would live the rest of his life.
In 1956, he met Betty Alderman who he would marry in 1959. They had three sons, Duane (1960), David (1963), and Dale (1970). After the birth of Duane, they built a house in 1962 and resided together until Betty passed away in 2022.
He worked at Patrick Airforce Base first for Pan American World Services and then for Computer Sciences Raytheon before retiring in 1994. He served as a faithful member of Melbourne Church of God (now Cornerstone) and then Discover Life Church. Over the years, he was known for his impact on the boys who had the privilege of being in his Sunday School class.
Gene was a simple man who loved simple things. He spent time working in the yard at his house, helping out those in need, and being of service to his church. In the latter years of his life, his primary joy was taking care of the love of his life Betty when her health declined. His joy in helping others meant that many affectionately called him Uncle Gene.
He is survived by his sons, David and Dale (Esther); grandchildren Bella, Sophia, and Christian; and his sister, Marlene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brother, Boyd; sister, Eva; son, Duane; and daughter-in-law, Sherry.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee or Shriners Children’s Hospital Florida. There will be visitation for family and friends at 1:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:00 PM on September 14th at Discover Life Church 3550 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934.
