EUGENE ALEXANDER MCGUCKIN, AGE 84

Eugene Alexander McGuckin, age 84, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eugene was a faithful member of Luminary Church and enjoyed attending as long as his health permitted. He was a United States Air Force veteran who served his country proudly. He was a retired horticulturist and also a master of upholstery. He was also a very successful businessman. Eugene enjoyed traveling, and gardening and was an avid horseman in his younger years. He was an amazing dad and friend to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Myrtle Lee McGuckin; grandson: Cody Hanks; great-granddaughter: Amanah Adkins; great-grandson: Blazer Beaumia; parents: Eugene & Alice McGuckin; and four brothers.
Survivors include his children: Guy McGuckin of Kingston, Rosie Hill (Donnie Joe) of Kingston, and Ginger McGill (Bryan) of Kingston; grandchildren: Joseph, Mandy, Erica, Amber, Ashley, Logan, and Sarah; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters: Peggy McGuckin and Rosemary Maude of Florida, Frances Peterson (Mike) of Washington, Mary Liberty (Larry) of Idaho, and Arlene Helms (Wayne) of Florida; sisters-in-law: Jean Boyle of Jacksonville, Florida and Diane Fox of Orlando, Florida; and a host of extended family members and friends
The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Luminary Church with funeral service following with Pastor Wayne Headrick officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.