Eugene "Gene" Harold Havran

Eugene Harold Havran, age 94, passed away on May 3, 2025. Eugene was born on October 24, 1930, in Megargel, Texas to Albert Havran and Sophia Cernosek Havran.

Gene attended Texas Tech and went on to join the Air Force and served during the Korean War. He loved Texas Tech football, attended many homecoming games with his wife, and rarely missed a game on TV. Gene helped run his family's cotton farm during his 20s and then opened his own restaurant from 1965 to 1973. He was very proud that Havran's Chick “N” Steak was the first restaurant in Arlington to deliver. He also helped his parents with their Dry-Cleaning business in Olney, Tx and later opened several of his own in the DFW area. In 1975, he became a Real Estate Broker. He thoroughly enjoyed real estate because it allowed him to use his natural talent of talking. He loved to talk and tell stories and joke around. He never met a stranger. Gene was a Broker for 50 years and worked until he was 91. He kept his license current until the day he passed. His favorite hobby was going to the casinos in Las Vegas and Shreveport. Gene was also active in the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight.

Gene is survived by his wife, Janell Havran, and his daughter Melinda Havran. He was preceded in death by his parents Sophia Havran and Albert Havran and his beloved cat Sweet Pea.