How did Todd Chrisley’s dad Gene die?
CHRISLEY Knows Best star Todd Chrisley lost his father before the show premiered.
However, his dad, Gene, is often talked about in high regard by the reality show family.
In fact, in the first season, his mom Faye made an account on ChristianMingle.com to meet someone new, and her grandson, Kyle, pointed out that no one would compare to Gene.
"I was just looking for someone to find a cup of coffee with or to go out to dinner. Someone to be a companion," Faye said during her confessional on the show.
Although Kyle helped her to set up her dating profile, they agreed that she wouldn't find anyone to match up to her late husband.
"None of them look like Poppa do they," she said.
He married Faye, who is nine years his junior, in the 1960s.
The family have kept his memory alive with a number of fond postings.
In February this year, Chase posted a throwback photo with Gene, which he captioned "Miss you bubba."
Savannah Chrisley also posted an Instagram with her late grandfather.
She explained that the two were "best friends," in the caption, in October 2019.
"My Papa Gene was my BIGGEST supporter and fan! I don't think he ever missed a horse show or school event growing up. We were inseparable...best friends actually.
"I remember always looking at him during my horse shows just to see his facial expressions because I wanted to make him proud and to no surprise every time I looked he was grinning ear to ear..." Savannah wrote.