Eugene Madison Insall Sr. was born on July 29, 1938, in Gilmer, Texas, to Carrol Smith and Essie Marie Insall. He passed from this life on December 12, 2025 in Livingston, Texas at the age of 87.
Eugene was a dedicated family man who treasured the simple things in life and the time he spent with those he loved. He was a faithful member of Blanchard Baptist Church where he served his Lord and Savior with his service in music ministry.
Eugene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bessie Insall; children, Eugene Madison Insall Jr. and wife Rose Marie, Robert Wholeship Insall, Dawn Annette Insall and Cara DeLette Mersiovky and husband Robert; sisters, Peggy Engleheart and Helen Helm; grandchildren, James Tedeschi, Antonette Harlow, Thomas Insall, Cassandra Thomas, Danielle Tsui, Jaclyn Mersiovsky, Mikaela Flora and Samuel Insall; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Winnie Pearl Insall.
A visitation for Eugene was held from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Pace Funeral Home, in Livingston, Texas.
A celebration of Eugene’s life was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Blanchard Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with pastor Fred Alfred officiating.
Interment followed at Restland Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Please leave online condolences at www.pacefuneral.com.
