Gene Autry Jewell, age 72 of Radford, passed away Thursday October 9, 2008 at his home. He was a retired employee of Yokahoma Tire Company. He was preceded in death by his parents William Holt and Iva Rogers Jewell, four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include a wife, Virginia Rose Scott Jewell of Radford; two daughters Wanda Reed and fianc David Burton of Dublin and Roxie and husband John Reed of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law Ronnie and Christine Hollins of Riner and Larry and Barbara Hollins of Dublin; eight grandchildren Karen Smith, Sharon Robertson, Eric Reed, Darrell Hollins, Teresa Sykes, Sheri Barnett, Michelle Rice and Stephanie Hollins; nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and special pets Jacque and Pedi. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday October 11, 2008 at East Radford Church of God with Rev. Wayne Poston, Rev. James Walker and Rev. K.B. Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mullins Funeral Home. The Jewell family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.