Life story

" Raymond Eugene (Gene) Ney of Culpeper, Virginia was born September 18, 1950 and passed away on January 29, 2022. He is survived by his son Gregory A. "Greg" Ney (Sabrina), grandchildren, Maddi, Nathan, Blake and Jesse Logan, and three sisters, Anne Ney McCord, Bonnie Ney Potts, and Brenda Patricia "Patty" Ney Arthur (Steve). He was predeceased by his parents Walter B. Ney and Velma J. Murrah Ney, his brothers Allan Ney (Stephanie), and Paul (Eileen Olsen), and his niece Hope McCord McFarland (Anne). He also leaves behind many cousins, one Aunt, numerous friends and nephews, a niece, great nephews, and great nieces. Gene graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, one of only two students his first year to be invited back for a second year of intense study. Gene was a master craftsman in woodworking. He was an artist who loved photography and furniture building and design. He was a passionate gardener, and loved to can and share his bounty with family and friends. Gene will be missed. A special thank you to Becca Ann Melson. Services to be determined."