F. "Gene" E. Vick

Floyd Eugene (Gene) Vick was born on February 13,1938 near Boyero, Colorado to Rosamund Elizabeth (Bentley) Vick and Floyd Edward Vick. He was greeted by his older sister Shirley.  Three years later his sister Carolyn arrived, then his brother Darrell, which completed the family.

Gene attended grade school in the one room school house at Clifford. He then went into town to  Hugo Public School where he graduated high school in May of 1956.

Gene had an extreme love for airplanes and wasted not time to enlist in the United States Air Force on June 6th, 1956. He spent the first 18 months at Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado.  When he received his orders that he was to be sent to Bentwaters Air Force Base in Suffolk, England, he and his sweetheart, Marsha Harris of Karval, were married on December 21, 1957. While they were stationed in England they made everlasting friendships. They were also blessed with two sons, Kelby Eugene on  February 14, 1959, and Anthony (Tony) Wayne on August 13, 1960.

Upon Gene’s discharge January 1, 1961 they returned to the US and settled into ranch life near Hugo, Colorado. Their third son, Leon Scott was born in Hugo on July 12, 1962. Years of hard work with happiness followed, until Marsha was diagnosed with terminal cancer. After a very hard fight, she passed away June 22, 1979.

Life moved on. Then one night at a dance, Brenda Dutro introduced Gene to Judy Johnson. They were married May 23, 1980. Judy had two young daughters Loreen Renee and Sherry RaeAnn. Life continued on with love and challenges.

In 1996 Gene was elected Commissioner, which he took very seriously. His was instrumental in the building of the Ellis Allen Events Center and the Grandstand Awning at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. He was very proud of this accomplishment.

In 2009 Gene had open heart surgery which lead to life changes and his retirement. January of 2026 was tough. It involved needing oxygen 24/7. On February 18, 2026 Gene entered the Hugo Hospital and passed away February 20, 2026.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, Marsha, and his parents Floyd and Elizabeth Vick.

He is survived by his wife Judy of Hugo, CO, three sons: Kelby of Arriba, CO, Tony (Stacy) of Hugo, CO, Leon (Taleen) of Byers, CO.  Two daughters: Loreen Hughes, Aurora, CO. and Sherry Kyle, Parker, CO. Seven  grandchildren: Logan Vick, Celie (Kodie) Jang, Wyatt Vick, KaCee Kyle, Rilee Kyle, Even Hughes, and Glenn Hughes. His Brother Darrell (Barb) Vick of Montrose, CO and an extended family of nieces and nephews. 

Gene was blessed with many friends from all walks of life!

Memorial contributions should be made to the Gene Vick Memorial Fund in care of the First National Bank of Hugo/Limon to be used by the Shriners Children's Hospital.

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