LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Coleman Eugene “Gene” Workman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 8, 1934, in Kershaw, SC, and was the son of the late Clarence Workman and the late Sarah Blanche Catoe Workman Couch.

Gene was the devoted husband of the late Edith Summers Workman, with whom he shared 70 wonderful years of marriage.

Mr. Workman was a faithful member of White Springs Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially woodworking, and took great pride in crafting cabinets and bread boxes. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him immense joy.

Mr. Workman is survived by his four sons, David Workman (Diane), Phil Workman (Teresa), Danny Workman (Lynne), and Steve Workman (Amy); eight grandchildren, Danya Knight (Trey), Nikki Sellers (Josh), Neil Workman, Jake Workman (Halie), Jordan Workman (Allison), Kasey Rabon (Jonathon), Daniel Workman, and Matt Mize; thirteen great grandchildren, Justin Knight (Natalie), Natalie Knight, Adam Knight, Pressley Knight, Anderson Workman, Harper Workman, Carter Workman, Victoria Workman, Jackson Sellers, Gabriel Caskey, Abram Caskey, Harvey Mize, and Mya Mize; two great-great grandchildren, Maxie Knight and Miller Knight; and many special family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his four siblings, Richard Workman, R.C. Workman, and Lorenze “T. Buck” Workman, and Mary W. Starnes.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Workman will be held at 3:00pm on Monday, March 9, 2026, at White Springs Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Brian Hovis and Rev. Roger Anders. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, one hour prior to the service, in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to White Springs Baptist Church, 1249 Grace Ave., Lancaster, SC 29720.

The family of Mr. Workman would like to extend special thanks to the caregivers, Nikki Catoe and Angie Carter, and to Agape Care Hospice for the wonderful care provided to both Mr. & Mrs. Workman.