James Eugene Kriebel 87, passed away peacefully Monday June 24 in Sherman TX.  He was born in Coffeyville KS on November 17, 1936 the son of James O. and Myrtle V. Kriebel.  The family moved to Denison TX in 1942 where he attended Houston School and Denison High School, graduating in 1956.

In 1956 he joined Arthur J. Gavrin Business Systems printing company in Denison TX.  In 1957 the company opened a branch plant in Danville KY where he and his family moved to and lived for 7 years.  They returned to Denison in 1964 to continue his career with the same company that was then known as SCM Allied Egry Business Systems.  He retired as plant manager completing 40 years of service.

During retirement he enjoyed yard work and a large garden that produced many tomatoes and other vegetables selling them locally out of his backyard as a hobby.

Eugene's love of music and singing led him to join several quartets that sang in the local area for special occasions. He was a member of the SPEBSQSA, a Barbershop Chorus in the Sherman Chapter.  He also volunteered on Sundays through his church as the Music Director for several local Nursing Homes in Denison TX.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents and also a beloved grandson, Brandon Cole Kelley son of Mike and Kim Kelley.

In 1955 Eugene met Eleanor McCarley, daughter of Burton and Helen McCarley of Colbert OK. The couple married on August 3, 1956 and enjoyed 68 wonderful years of marriage.

He is survived by wife, Eleanor.  Daughter Kimberly Kelley and husband Michael.  Grandson, Ryan Michael Kelley and his wife Kate. Granddaughter Heather Jean Sullivan and her husband Dan.  Six great grandchildren: Isabella, Lillian and Abigail Kelley.  Kelley, Danny and Emily Sullivan and a sister Phyllis French.

A private family memorial service to celebrate Eugene's life will be held July 13th at American Funeral Service in Denison with Richard Gage officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to DAWG Denison Animal Welfare Group,

Denisonanimalwelfaregroup.org or your favorite charity organization.