Eugene Dent Webb was born January 11, 1937, in Newton, Georgia, and peacefully departed this life on March 15, 2024. He was born to the union of Philip Smith Webb and Henry Mae Washington Webb. Eugene graduated from Newton’s East Baker High School in 1955. The following year he joined the US Navy.
In 1958, while stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, he married Viola Irene Hall, the love of his life. They were stationed at bases in Washington state and Okinawa, Japan, before making San Diego their home for over 48 years.
In 1961, before becoming parents themselves, Eugene and his young wife took on the responsibility of raising Viola’s three younger siblings: Blanche, William and Richard. A few years later they were blessed with the births of a daughter (Eugenia) and a son (Reginald).
In 1973, Petty Officer Webb was assigned to Patrick AFB in Cocoa Beach, FL, and was instrumental in reviewing, overseeing, and implementing policies for race relations throughout the United States Military. Eugene dedicated over 20 years of his life in service to his country as a proud member of the United States Navy.
Eugene is preceded in death by his loving wife Viola, his darling daughter Eugenia, his parents, and four of his siblings.
He leaves to mourn his beloved son Reginald Webb (Debbie), a sister Rosalind McBride, his youngest brother Charles Webb (Corrine), granddaughter Chaunteal Webb-Candler, grandsons; Eugene Webb and Reginald Webb (Katherine), eleven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, family, and friends.
In his retirement years, Eugene continued to impact the lives of those around him in as many positive ways as possible, and he had a passion for lifelong learning. He leaves behind a multitude of fond memories and lives touched by his generosity and wisdom. Eugene Dent Webb will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Though he may no longer be with us in person, his spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched. May he rest in eternal peace.
