Individual Details
(22 May 1909 - 11 Aug 1985)
Born in Freeman, NC. Gene attended State University then served in the U.S. Army with two tours of duty. Upon returning to North Carolina, he worked in manufactured gas and running distribution lines. Wanting to create a better life for himself and his family, Gene started his own business with the financial help of Mr. Walter Hobbs, then known as Hobbs-Dew Oil Company. As the business grew, Gene had the opportunity to buy out Mr. Hobbs and stand on his own creating Dew Oil Company in 1949. The business began as an Esso distributorship providing sales and service to homes, farmers, loggers and industry in the surrounding Acme-Delco/Riegelwood, NC area. Mr. Dew was an avid quail hunter, dog trainer and baseball scout throughout his lifetime.
Events
| Birth | 22 May 1909 | Columbus, North Carolina, United States | | | |
| Death | 11 Aug 1985 | Columbus, North Carolina, United States | | | |
| Marriage | | Lila Glass 'Dew' | | | |
| Burial | | Delco Cemetery, Columbus, North Carolina, United States | | | |
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