Knoxville, Tennessee
GERKEN, STEVE—age 50 of Knoxville, died at 6:24 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2005 at home. Member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Former coach of the Knoxville Stars Baseball team. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and a friend to many.
Preceded in death by father, Bob Gerken; twin brother, Stanley Gerken.
Survivors: sons, Matt and wife, Amanda Gerken, and Aaron Gerken; grandson, Isaac Gerken; mother, Anna Cooper Gerken Brewer and stepfather, Andy Brewer; sister, Linda Hanshaw; brother, Stewart and wife, Sissy Gerken; several nieces and nephews; devoted former wife, Carleen Gerken.
A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 in Stevens Chapel with Rev. Clyde Lakin and Rev. Barney Evans officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service and interment.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at Broadway.
When we signed the guest book a couple of weeks ago we certainly did not mean to overlook the family. Our prayers are with you as well.
Ronnie Ridener and family
Ronald Ridener
March 11, 2005 | Knoxville, TN
My memories of Steve are 30+ years old, but they are good thoughts.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mike Cunningham
February 23, 2005 | Knoxville, TN
Dear Ann and Andy,
We are deeply sorry for the passing of Steve. We love you and miss you.
In Christ,
Ronnie,Brenda,Emily,& Emert Ridener
2Corinthians 1:3,4
Ronald Ridener
February 20, 2005 | Knoxville, TN
THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME, WITH LOVE...KATHI, KELLI, AND JEFF
KATHI SHARP
February 18, 2005 | RALEIGH, NC
I am Steve's Step-Father (I can call him my son) In sixteen years of
married life with his great & Prayful mother, we never had a cross word. Ann & I want to thank everyone, and there were many for the condolence with prayers, and the food that was brought by. Have'nt we got a great God.
Andy & Ann
Andy Brewer
February 18, 2005 | Knoxville, TN
Our deepest sympathy -- thoughts are with you.
Brenda & Steve Hines
February 17, 2005 | Seymour, TN
Your family will be in my prayers.
Peace
Catherine Bevill Edwards
Holston High 1972
Catherine (Bevill) Edwards
February 16, 2005 | Knoxville,, TN
Our deepest sympathy to Steve's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Michelle and Kevin Mee
February 16, 2005 | Harriman, TN
Our deepest sympathy to Steve's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Betty and Kelvin Francis
February 16, 2005 | Knoxville, TN
