He was a retired Professor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he taught for fifteen years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a half-sister, Daisy Joynell Gulledge; grandparents, Bloom Thomas Armstrong (Hattie S.) and Ed F. Gulledge (Nora A.); great grandparents, Cullen and Rhoda A. Altman and Robert Henry Gulledge (Susana Rebecca). Dr. Gulledge hobbies included reading, playing bridge and chess, bowling and racket ball.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Shermane Orndorf Gulledge of Monticello; one sister, Yutana Lofton of Sandersville, MS; nieces and nephews, Lonnie and Vanessa Duckworth, Michael and Joyce Diane Mayberry, Barbara F. Stockton and Brenda Joy Walker; ten great nieces and nephews; and twenty-seven great-great nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service at a later date at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery in Collins, MS. You can sign his guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Srinivas Nippani
Commerce, TX Sunday, July 31, 2022 My deepest condolences Mrs. Gulledge and family. I was Gene's colleague and friend during our short time of working together at UAM a long time ago. Gene and I used to discuss a variety of things ranging from research in small schools to Western art. He was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed having him as a colleague.Yutana Gulledge Loftonyu
Sandersville,, MS Friday, July 29, 2022 My dearest brother, no words can express how I loved you and still do. But you are now with Momma and Poppa and for that I happy.Stephanie Harton
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 24, 2022 Dr. Gulledge was a great professor and he will certainly be missed. My sincere condolences go out to the family.Marsha Clayton
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 23, 2022 Sherman Gene was a valued member of the School of Business at UAM, He was an animal lover and his pets were fortunate to have his care. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with youBarbara Stockton
Leander, TX Saturday, July 23, 2022 Uncle Eugene I love You so much. And I’m thankful for getting to know You. I will all ways remember YouLove Barbara
Judy and Jack Lassiter
Monticello, AR Friday, July 22, 2022 Shermane,Please know that Jack and I are thinking of you at this time of grief. Gene was a dedicated faculty member who generously endowed several scholarships for UAM students. His students were generous in praising Gene for his determination to help each student succeed. Gene was also a very good bridge player; I learned the hard way as his opponent! We send our prayers to you and your family as you proceed on your new path without Gene by your side.
Sincerely,
Judy and Jack Lassiter
Lowell F. Lynde, Jr.
Choudrant, LA Thursday, July 21, 2022 Shermane, I am so sorry to hear about Gene's death on Tuesday especially since I had been by to see him on Monday. He was a dear friend with whom I shared many happy hours and good times--playing with and against him at the bridge table, going with the two of you to the AR state fair, and eating all those delicious meals at your home. He was a strong supporter of UAM by endowing several scholarships and was generous in support of the jazz band. I am very glad that I got to know Gene and call him my friend. May God bless his soul and comfort you in this time of sorrow and grief.Becky Phillips
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Sherman, I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was so helpful to me as a new faculty member at UAM and I will be forever grateful. You will be in my prayers.Dr Michael Alexander Sr
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 20, 2022 To the family, my most sincere condolences. He was a valued colleague for many years at UAM.Jioe Brevard
Gary City, TX Tuesday, July 19, 2022 I hated to hear of Uncle Eugenes passing this morning. Prayers for Sharmane and Aunt Yutana. So sorry for y'all's loss.