Mr. Gene Travis Coward, age 59, of Hiawassee, Georgia passed away on August 30, 2016 following a brief illness. Gene was born on April 6, 1957 to the late Harold Maney and Sara Thomas in Young Harris, Georgia.

He is survived by his brother, James Michael Coward of Hiawassee, Georgia; sisters, Lisa Coward of Hiawassee, Georgia and Teresa Coward of Hiawassee, Georgia a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

No services are planned at this time. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia in charge of arrangements.