Gene Gordon Salyers, age 73, of Pikeville, KY., passed from this life, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Gene was the son of the late Emery and Alpha “Ratliff” Salyers, born October 7, 1948, in Pike County, KY.

Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Army and then went on to supporting his family as a Mining Operator and Owner of Automat Detail Shop. Gene was loved by all who knew him. He was a cherished father, loving husband, and treasured grandfather.

The family will accept friends at Thacker Memorial Funeral Home, Monday, June 20, 2022, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM with services beginning at 7:00 PM. Funeral services for Gene will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022, beginning at 12:00 PM. DAV Rites will be observed by Elkhorn City DAV Chapter Number 140. Entombment will follow at Annie E. Young Cemetery in Pikeville, KY. Kelly Brown, Jim Patton, and Tommy England will officiate over all services for Gene.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thacker Memorial Funeral Home in Pikeville KY.