Obituary

Eugene "Gene" L. Whittle, 62, of Covington, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, a 1976 graduate of Holy Cross High School and was known for most of his working career as a real estate agent and broker. In the last few years, he worked as a customer service representative with American Modern Insurance Group, known locally as the Midland Company. Gene was an avid golfer and sports fan, especially UK sports. He also enjoyed live music, specifically Rock 'n Roll. Gene also adored his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jim and Bernie Whittle. Gene is survived by his special friend and companion: Kim Ollier; children: Andrew (Taryn) Whittle and Lauren (Daniel) Vogel; siblings: Jay (Kathy) Whittle, Gary (Amy Marie Nickell) Whittle and Julie (Jim) Halpin; grandchildren: Kaitlyn, River, Savannah, Forest and Reese and former spouse: Connie Swann. A visitation will take place on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Holy Cross Church, 3612 Church Street, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Interment: Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright, KY. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Cross Church Restoration Fund. To leave an online condolence, please visit Facebook or www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com.