" Arial"of National City, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2014 at 84 years of age. Loving husband of the late Vida Johnson; beloved father of Sandra (Larry) Riggs, Debbie Thompson (Ralph), Paul (Karen) Johnson, Bruce (Barb) Johnson and Diane (Frank) Nilo; special grandfather of 13, great grandfather of 18 and great great grandfather of 1. Survived by his 4 sisters and preceded in death by his 3 brothers. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army.