We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Gene Fanning, age 84, of Donalsonville, GA. Mr. Fanning passed away Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Fanning was born in Huntsville, AL on August 26, 1927 to the now late Thomas and Mabel Travis Fanning. He served his country in the United States Navy and then worked many years with Huntsville Utilities in the Water Dept. Mr. Fanning leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Patsy Collins of Donalsonville, GA and two grandsons, Heath Collins and Garrett Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mabel Travis Fanning; his wife, Jeanell Nunn Fanning; his brothers, Mayhew Fanning, Sidney Fanning, Bernice Fanning, and Howard Fanning; two sisters, Alice Talent and Frances Sherman. Evans-Skipper is in charge of arrangements.