Tuesday, December 26, 2017 4:09 pm

Willie "Gene" Sealy, age 80, of Elm City, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born on March 29, 1937, he was the son of the late Willie and Lizzie Leggette Sealy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Sealy and brothers, George and Bobby Sealy.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Parker (Allen), Brenda Batten (Danny), Denise Turner (Ray) and Barbara Pearce (Mike); six grandchildren, Elizabeth Batten, Justin Harrell, Rebecca Pearce, Mason Harrell, Taylor Pearce, April Parker, one great-granddaughter Summer Harrell; and sisters, Betty Gray, Nancy McCormick, Mary Short and brother, Roy Sealy. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Allen Mills officiating. Burial will be private.

Arrangements by to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.