Gene Edwin Dial

Gene Edwin Dial, age 74, of Benton, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was born August 28, 1941 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Jay and Dott Dial. Gene was a U.S. Marine, retired from Alcoa and was a Volunteer Fireman in Bryant for 20 years. He was a member of the Bryant First United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge 574 in Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Billie Dial of Benton; daughter, Gina Foree and husband Donald of Benton and a cousin, Ann Hudson of Bauxite. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 1 at Pine Crest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bauxite Museum or your favorite charity. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.