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We at Fox Creek
fondly remember
Gene Sorrell.
He was a husband, a father,
a boss, and
a truly
hard-working, honest cattleman.
Gene Sorrell
(1947-1998)
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A family story tells of Gene's run-in with a football coach after arriving late
to practice again. His coach demanded a choice--cattle or football. Gene chose
cattle. Armed with an open mind, a drive to succeed,
a pinch of charm, and the undying support of his young wife,
Gene tackled the cattle industry head on. Success was inevitable.
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Gene's number one priority in life was family-- cattle were a close
second though. Fox Creek is what it is because of Gene's vision. In college
he decided on the cattle business and saw no obstacles-- just challenges.
Hand-in-hand Gene and Carolyn devoted themselves to creating that vision and
living that dream.
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Leslie, one of Gene's three daughters remembers:
"You might think it would seem impossible for my dad to have any time with
the hours they worked. But with all my dad's successes, it was the simplest
of things that pleased him most. . . I can assure you that dad made sure he
left behind a legacy of being tough-minded, mean spirited, creative, and
compassionate in each one of us."
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| Fox Creek continues to operate today with the same principles on
which Gene built it. Thanks to Gene's dreams and determination,
we know hard work definitely pays off, and the relationships
we make with others will get us through
even the toughest of cattle markets. |