Eugene Justin “Nippy” Washington, Sr., 77, of Findlay, Ohio and formerly of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street with Rev. Brevetta Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Washington was born on December 11, 1948 in Front Royal, Virginia to the late James and Catherine Jordan Washington. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Fuller. Mr. Washington was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and St. Paul Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Survivors include his son, Eugene Washington II; daughter, Enjoli Washington; companion, Gladys Griffin; two brothers, William Washington and James Washington; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I knew Mr.Washington for many years.We even went on a cruise to the Bahamas together. I worked many jobs with Mr. Washington on his many properties, we grew to be quite good friends.Many fishing trips together, he loved to do that and we always had the best time on the water. Even when the boat wouldn’t start and we were trapped out there all night until the police finally came to our rescue. We had many many fun times together Gene loved living life and sharing his joy of it with others.It was a great pleasure to have him as a friend.He will be dearly miss,but not forgotten. My heart goes out to the family and friends he left behind.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am so thankful that I was able to have that one last visit with him. Keeping you all in my prayers.
I met Gene by way of my Cousin, Gladys Griffin/Cake. For the short time I knew Gene, he was a soft spoken man but profound in word and deed. Gene knew the Lord and served with conviction before his illness. I was very grateful for the friendship he had with my cousin, Gladys/Cake. He will truly be missed by many.
Condolences to the Washington family, friends and to my cousin Gladys. May God give each of you comfort, strength, peace and a mind of remembrance for the time ahead.
Rev Jacqueline Anderson
Associate Minister at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
Mechanicsville Tnpk, Henrico Va