Eugene Word

Eugene Word July 7, 1924 - May 24, 2009 Eugene Word of Waco passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at First United Methodist Church of Waco with Rev. Stephen Ramsdell officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Eugene was born July 7, 1924 in Waco, Texas to Eugene and Sallie Word, Sr. He attended Waco Schools and graduated Allen Military Academy in Bryan, TX. He served as Executive State Secretary-Treasurer of the Travelers Protective Association for 22 years and served as their National Director for four years. He was a 56 year member of the Masonic Lodge and the Karem Shrine. He was a charter member of the Optimist Club of Waco and a life member of Optimist International. Eugene was the 1980 Recipient of the Waco Boy's Club Man & Boy Award and served as its director for two years. He was currently serving on the Advisory Board of Waco Parks and Recreation. Eugene was an active, longtime member of First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 58 years, Patsy Wilson Word. He is survived by his daughters, Katherine Word and Constance Mayfield and husband, Rick; grandson, Benjamin Mayfield and wife, Vanessa; granddaughter, Christina DeWolf and husband, Joseph; great granddaughter, Audrey Elizabeth Mayfield; two sisters, Elizabeth Curtice and Frances Chenburg; sister-in-law, Helen Giesecke; several nieces and nephews and dear friends, Jim and Wanda Morgan. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics Texas, 6801 Sanger Ave, St. 228A, Waco, TX 76710. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey