Howard Gene Pruett, 75, of Port Neches, Texas went to meet his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born July 5, 1937 to Howard Elbert Pruett and Ruby Mildred Brownlee Pruett. Gene lived in the area all of his life and worked as an electrician out of IBEW Local 479, retiring in 1999. He was a member of First Baptist Church Port Neches serving as a greeter. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Dr. David Mahfouz officiating. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister. Gene is survived by his wife, Glenda of Port Neches, Texas; son, Donald Gene Pruett and wife Shonette of Groves, Texas; daughter, Wendy Pruett Seay of Groves, Texas; sister, Judy Lyons of Groves, Texas; granddaughters, Tara Marsh, Amy Silke, and Kelly Pruett; grandsons, Justin Seay and Jeffrey Seay, and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Port Neches Building Fund or charity of choice.