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Gerald Geary Obituary
80, passed away October 6, 2014.
He was a retired machinist of Anaconda Aluminum Company where he worked for 23 years. Gerald was an engine builder and drag racer. He was inducted into the Kentuckiana Drag Racers Hall of Fame in 2000. He and his wife were in many bowling leagues together.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rithie Pearl (Clark) Geary, whom he was married to for over 40 years. She was the light of his life. Rithie was his faithful companion and worked with him building engines and was a wonderful homemaker. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Enous and Ulva Geary; sisters, Carolyn Harrison and Gloria Johnson; grandson, Jason Cundiff; brothers-in-law, Joe Knight, Leo Clark, David Clark, Norman Compton, Richard Thomas, Rev. Garvis (Punch) Campbell, Scotty Harrison and Hollis Hockenbury; and sister-in-law, Gladys Clark.
Survivors include his children, Gerald E. Geary, Jr. (Delinda) and Pam Floyd (Larry); granddaughter, Cindy Mahon (Don); five great-grandchildren; his brother, Bob Geary (Cheryl); sister, Beverly Knight; brother-in-law, Russell Clark; and sisters-in-law, Janie Thomas, Elizabeth Campbell, Joanie Compton, Wanda Clark, Goldie Clark; and special friend, Thelma Pierce.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Southwest Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Thursday.
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Jimmy Chambers
October 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. Even though I haven't seen him in years, he was a guy that you could meet once and never forget.
Rebecca Cox
October 11, 2014
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Anita Cadreau(long)
October 10, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Geary family. I knew Gerald back when I was like 12 from Ohio Valley, He and my Brother Bill Holt were very good friends. We always helped one another out. Gerald had a lot of back trouble, I held the flash lite a few times for him. If his drag car messed up, he'd un hook his big tow car and race it. We called it the lead sled,Chylser he had. Gona miss him for sure. I'm now 62 years old myself, but I think back to the fun days often. God Bless Gerald, and also ur family.
Rocky Bewley
October 9, 2014
He was a really Good Man and Friend. Our thoughts and Prayers are with Nancy and and their precious Family
October 9, 2014
David Hathaway Sr.
October 8, 2014
So sorry to hear about Gerald Sr. I will always remember being in the shop,sometimes helping,and the advice & secrets he shared. That is why my motors ran good & lasted. See you at the finals. Far End Fever
Kerry Vannatta
October 8, 2014
Will miss Gerald. Thinking about him the other day and was planning on seeing him. So sorry for your loss.
Morris King
October 8, 2014
Gerald and I worked together many years at Anaconda Aluminum. A real good man
Donald Hathaway
October 8, 2014
He was a good friend and he will be missed greatly. My prayers are with you.
Paul Johnson
October 8, 2014
A great friend and a great motor builder. you will be missed. Prayers
willie atwood
October 8, 2014
Gearld will be missed he was a great man..
Kevin Vissing
October 8, 2014
Gerald was always helpful, and honest when he helped me in my drag racing years in the late 70's early 80,s. RIP Gerald....God Bless!
Gerald Geary Super Stocker.
Dave Huber
October 8, 2014
Dave Huber
October 8, 2014
God bless the Geary Family from the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame.
David Hathaway
October 8, 2014
so sorry for your loss
October 7, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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