Gene Tipps Easley, 73, of Denton passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012. He was born on February 8, 1939 in Tyler, TX to Margaret Frances Cade. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1:30 pm in the Ivy All Faiths Chapel at the Denton State Supported Living Center. Gene is survived by his sisters, Francene Stone, Juanita Buchanan, and Jackie Hardaway.