Eugene Murphy Hauck

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Dr. Eugene Murphy Hauck, 33, of University Heights, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, as the result of a single vehicle motorcycle accident. Gene prided himself on being a loving father, husband, brother and son. His charisma and zest for life will be greatly missed.

Born in Hattiesburg, Miss., he grew up in Sumrall, Miss. Gene attended the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. On June 2, 2001, he was united in marriage to Valorie Sites of Holdrege, Neb. He transferred to the University of Minnesota where he received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2002. In 2007 he received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical School. From 2007 through 2012, Gene practiced medicine as a General Surgery Resident at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where he was known for his exceptional patient care, compassion and was often found playing his guitar at the bedside of his patients. Most recently Gene was preparing to embark on a medical mission adventure with his wife, Valorie (a midwife), and family in Pignon, Haiti. He was to be affiliated with Hosean International Ministries and working with Dr. Theodore Guy in the hospital he established there.

Gene was an avid outdoorsman, guitarist, videographer and motorcyclist. He loved his wife and children in an extraordinary way. He recently rededicated his life to the Lord, his family and faith.

Gene was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr and Mrs. Allen Eugene Hauck; and grandmother, Lady Jean Tatum.

He is survived by his loving wife, Valorie, their beautiful children, Ella Grace (9) and twins, Riley and Kayleb (3);

His parents, Dawn (and Harold) Parker, of Sumrall, Miss., and Christie (and Melissa) Hauck, of College Grove, Tenn.;

His sisters, Tatum Hauck Allsep (and Michael) of Montgomery, Ala., and Sarah Helen Parker of Nashville, Tenn.;

His brothers, Read Hauck and Noel (and Heather) Glasgow, all of Nashville;

His grandparents, Joseph Tatum (and Virginia) of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Lucy Parker of Sumrall, Miss.;

His parents-in-law, Dave (and Anita) Sites of Nebraska;

Brothers-in-law, Brent (and Valerie) and Loren (and Elisha) Sites of Colorado;

A sister-in-law, Rhonda (and Garret) Shaw of Nebraska; and

Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Gene's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Cross Garden at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville,Tenn. Visitation with the family will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hosean International Ministries, Hosean.org. Carney Funeral Home of Blytheville Arkansas is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com