Henry E. “Gene” McIntyre, 71, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. He was born on January 2, 1942 in Evansville, IL to Vernon Stanley McIntyre and Roberta Levery. He married Donna Pigford on January 21, 1961 in Ellis Grove, IL. Henry was of Catholic Faith and was a Coal Miner at Zeigler Coal Company. Henry is survived by his Wife: Donna McIntyre of Sparta, IL; one Daughter: Gena (Greg) Hamilton of Swansea, IL; one Son: Scott (Linda) McIntyre of Sparta, IL; one Sister: Janet Dickey of Evansville, IL; one Brother: Stanley McIntyre of Evansville, IL; five Grandchildren: Heather (Lukcan) Cleveland, Ashley McIntyre, Tyler Hamilton, Matthew Hamilton, Caleb Hamilton; and a Host of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He is preceded in death by his Parents and 1 Son Mark