Gene Bunting

Samuel Eugene "Gene" Bunting, 88, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro with Sherrell Hurley officiating. Military honors will be provided by The Randolph County Honor Guard.

Born in Randolph County, NC on August 9, 1934, Gene was the son of the late Samuel Joseph Bunting and Clara Louzada Ozment Bunting. He served in the US Navy during the Korean war. Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing with his nephew, Jeff. He was a UNC Tar Heel basketball fan and enjoyed watching games with his grandchildren. He was Uncle Gene to many others and will be missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his sisters, Faye King Austin, Kat Kennedy, Ruby Parkin, Margie Palmer, brother, Buck Bunting; and great grandchild, Emerson Lee Garner.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy Bunting of the home; daughters, Denese Leibel and (Dennis) of Asheboro, Jennifer Bunting of Asheboro; sisters, Pansy Harrington (Barry), Sue Allen (Larry), Deb Murray (Johnny) all of Asheboro; brother, Billy Ray Bunting (Carolyn) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Brittney Bunting, Shelly Leibel, Robert Leibel, Emily Garner, Alex Leibel, Josh Leibel, Morgan Leibel; and great grandchildren, Aaron, Ellison, Alexandria; and special friend, Jerry.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Asheboro.