Dr. Morris Eugene "Gene" Olds
October 20, 1934 - October 6, 2021
“Gene” Olds passed away on October 6, 2021. He was 86 years old. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Lewis “Pat” Olds and Irma Belton Olds, and brother Billy Lewis Olds. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carol Blakely Olds, a son Benjamin D. Olds, daughter, Jacqueline Olds Cook, sisters, Dotsy Sadler Crichfield and Joyce Riley Goad. Also, he leaves behind two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was born in Halls, TN and grew up on the family farm. He never lost his love for the farm and spent most of his spare time gardening and working in his yard. Also, he loved to travel and could never get enough of the Hawaiian Islands. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Memphis State University and his Doctor of Education degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Gene spent forty-five years of service in Education which involved principal of Halls Elementary and Junior High School . Most of his service was in Memphis City Schools that included science teacher, principal, Director of Elementary Education and Assistant Superintendent prior to his retirement. Visitation will be Saturday, October 16 at 1:30-2:30 with Funeral Service following at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN.
“Gene” Olds passed away on October 6, 2021. He was 86 years old. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Lewis “Pat” Olds and Irma Belton Olds, and brother Billy Lewis Olds. He is survived by his loving... View Obituary & Service Information