Gayland “Gene” E. Acree, 68, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1956, in Jacksonville, IL, to Andrew S. and Ruby L. Hannel Acree. He married Debra L. Barrow on February 20, 1976, and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Blair (Mikel) Olson of Springfield; two grandchildren, Owen and Oliver Olson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sandi Boyer.
Gene was employed by Franklin Life / AIG for more than twenty years before retirement.
He loved music, playing the drums and was active in The Country Squires and several area bands since he was eight years old.
Cremation will be arranged by Staab Funeral Home – Springfield and no services will be held per Gene’s request.
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