Edwin “Gene” Eugene Proctor, 88, of Pedro, Florida passed away June 25, 2013 at Tuscany House, Summerfield. He was born December 24, 1924 in Pedro to William and Catherine (Lucius) Proctor. Mr. Proctor was a lifetime resident of Pedro. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II serving with Company “I”, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment in France and Germany. He owned and operated Proctor’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. Mr. Proctor was a member of First Baptist Church of Summerfield where he was Deacon Emeritus. Gene is survived by his wife, Mary E. Proctor, sons, Scott (Sandy) Proctor and David (Marcia) Proctor, Sr., 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, June 30, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Summerfield with Dr. Paul Howell officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Thank you for your support. Online condolences may be sent at www.hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements in the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview.
