[pheasantmaster]

Gene told me he wanted to be buried with that superposed, the checkering was worn smooth on it very little bluing, but if it could talk it could tell you some stories.
Buster

Anything on service arrangements. Neither Kiner nor I can find anything.

 

[buster45]

Garland said he would let me know as soon as they decide will probably be mid to late next week. I will post as soon as I know.

Buster

 

[pheasantmaster]

Thank you.

 

[pheasantmaster]

If I remember Scott Hanes posted this photo of East vs. West All American shoot. Gene Sears far left with the Browning Superposed...

Sportalluring

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West team... Bueford Bailey, Gene Sears, Larry Gravestock, Joe Devers, Ed Kyle
East Team... C E Barnhart, John Sternberger, Myron Willoughby, Joe Hiestand, Hiram Bradley

Sportalluring

RickN,
I was the one who posted that picture and I knew all the names except the second from left (next to Sears). I have since found out his name after quite an extensive research effort by numerous TS members. They were in the article posted in 2019, titled
Help Identifying this shooter June 2019


Standing L-R
Gene Sears - OK
Ed Kyle - NE
Larry Gravestock - TX
Bueford Bailey - NE
Joe Hiestand - OH
Myron Willoughby - MO
Hiram Bradley - OH
Joe Devers - NV/OH

Kneeling L-R
John Sternberger - OH
C.E. Barnhart - MO / KS

Scott Hanes

What year was this?

 

[SPORTALLURING]

What year was this?

September 1967

 

[trapwife]

Garland said services are Tuesday under the direction of Benson Funeral Home.

 

[buster45]

Gene Sears
Funeral will be at First Baptist Church El Reno Oklahoma
, Tuesday Feb 8th at 2pm.

Buster

 

[nitro27man]

Buster,
I cannot remember if Betty Lou is still living. Do you know? I do know that Geno passed a couple years ago. Thanks.

Scott Hanes

 

[buster45]

Scott, Betty Lou is still with us. Her health has not been good the last few years.

Buster

 

[gss2622647]

Thanks for the kind remarks about Dad he loved the shooting sports Mom is still with us but not doing well Again Thank you

 

[dgh]

RIP Mr. Sears

Prayers for the family.

DGH

 

[CathyandTom]

A good person, a true friend, a great shooter. Gene spent a lot of time at his church praying with and helping folks in need. Condolences to Betty, Garland, Jimmy, Susan and their families, also to the family of the late Geno Sears. God speed our friend,
Tom and Cathy Batt

 

[puablo]

RIP, and God bless his family with peace

 

[badbaddog58]

Inductees

The Trapshooting Hall of Fame was founded in 1968 and held its first induction banquet in 1969. Its purpose is to preserve the history and artifacts of trapshooting and to honor outstanding persons in the sport.

traphof.org

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Wow thanks for sharing the pictures and that was one hell of a squad. he was a true friend to all and i purchased 4 guns from him and he was very fair and a honest man to deal with.
Rest in piece my friend you will now be with other greats like you.

 

[trapwife]

The thought of Gene walking into the clubhouse at the Heavenly Gun Club really brings a smile (and I admit a few tears).
I can imagine Leo at a card table just waiting to greet him. What a squad!

 

[drgondog]

I had a business relationship for several years with Gene in the late 70's.
During one visit we got to talking about live pigeon shooting. I asked him
what gun he used for pigeons? He went to the rack and pulled down a
pretty ratty looking Browning Superposed. I asked him why with all the
guns he had at his disposal, he shot such a beat up looking gun. He
replied by asking me, "Do you have any idea how much money I've won
with this gun? I believe his reply was over $100,000. Why would I shoot
anything else? He also taught me how to bend up the barrel of a TM-1
by whacking it on a bag of shot. Gene was a great guy and outstanding
ambassador for the shooting sports.

Gene was a frequent visitor to Dallas Gun Club shoots in 60-80s. Aways shot his Browning Doubles gun. IIRC it was choked M/F. I never saw him at a Columbaire shoot but doubt that he would not have done well. He was a very good guy and fun to be around at shoots. Sad to hear of his passing.

 

[Snookassassin]

Sad news, what a great guy.
I had the pleasure of visiting with him many times "back in the day". Always a good time.

Clif Adams