Eugene Underwood

Eugene Robert Underwood was called to heaven the evening of October 5, 2020 at the home he and his wife built while she held him in her loving arms.

He was born October 1, 1948 to Nina Caprio Underwood and Thomas Underwood in Danville, Illinois at St. Elizabeth hospital. He attended St. Paul and Bismarck Grade School and Bismarck High. He attended Danville Area Community College and graduated from the University of Illinois. He was a member of St. Joseph and then St. Pauls Church. On October 9, 1970 he married his sweetheart Georgianna McMahon who survives. She was his best friend for life.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Surviving are their three wonderful sons, Eugene Robert Underwood II (better known as Buddy) Erik Scott Underwood (Christy) of Knoxville, TN and Joshua Joseph Underwood (Liz) of St. Joseph, IL. Their three grandchildren Gavin, Gracie and Charlee. Also surviving is his sister Janice Smith (Ron) of Tucson, Az., his loyal friend, Larry Hicks and his dedicated dog, Roxie.

Gene began his working career at General Electric in the R&D Lab. He gained his construction background at Custom Concrete then went on to be a construction manager for Ridge Home. This encouraged him to open Creative Construction. He built commercial businesses across six states. He retired as the electrical inspector for the City of Danville in 2004.

For 17 years he was a 32nd degree mason and was a member of the Gao Grotto in Danville. While Master of the Potomac Lodge, he orchestrated the purchase of the Pleasant View Church in Bismarck, IL and the name was changed from Potomac Lodge to Pleasant View Lodge.

His family was the most important thing in his life. Nothing he would not do for them. They were what he lived for and they gave him such happiness. He was so proud of his three sons who turned out very well. He enjoyed going to eat, taking rides, shooting guns, playing with the grand kids and spoiling Roxie. He met Georgianna every day for lunch for 37 years. They did everything together and there will be a huge void in her life.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Father Steven Loftus will officiate. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 5-7:00 PM at the funeral home with Masonic Rites accorded at 5:00 PM prior to visitation. It is kindly requested that those in attendance of the visitation or service wear a mask and practice social distancing. Memorials may be made in Eugenes memory to the Crohns Foundation or the American Heart Association. Please join Eugenes family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.