James Gearhart

James Gearhart obituary, Orefield, PA

James Gearhart

James Gearhart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Allentown Funeral & Cremations Services, LLC on Aug. 20, 2023.

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Jim Gearhart, James Charles Gearhart 1961-2023 passed away august 17, 2023 peacefully after a short illness
He was born on Christmas Day 12/25/1961, to Mother Georgann Gearhart Hagerty and Father Donald Earl Gearhart
Jim was a Christian and a loving example of the Bible verse Ephesians 4:32 " and be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgives you in Christ".
Jim was a diehard Pittsburg Steelers fan.
Jim had many passions:
Music, Jim was a talented and respected musician he shared the stage with many friends and family over many years. He enjoyed sharing his love though writing recording and playing in front of an audience.
Hunting, Jim was an avid hunter Jim's passion for hunting was shared with his brother, cousins and he even shared his knowledge his nieces and nephews.
Jim was a family man, that wore many titles.
Proud Father and even prouder Pappy!
Son, Jim cared deeply for his parent and had a strong bond with his Mother.
Brother, Jim was a great brother to his Brothers and Sisters sharing a special relationship with each of them and sometimes a stage or a hunting post would be where they bonded most.
Uncle and Cousin,
Jim was loved tremendously by his nieces and nephews that each have personal wonderful memories with their uncle.
Jim was blessed with many cousins that were more like brother and sisters he had many wonderful memories with them all.
Friend Jim with out a doubt was a friend to many. He held his friendships near and dear to his heart.
Jim was survived by his Daughter Vanessa and Husband Chance White his Grand daughter Aerovelle, His Bonus Daughter Natasha & James Broughal daughters Kya, Eliza, Sadie
His Mother Georgann Hagerty, he was proceeded in death by
Father Donald Earl Gearhart and Step Father Carl Hagerty.
Sister, Robin Fleming and husband Ron, niece Jessica, nephew Bobby and Jason and their families.
Craig Gearhart and wife Judy Lewis, and nephew Bobby, nieces Dawn and Brandy and their families.
He was proceeded is death by his Sister Donna Smith, survived by nephews Tony, Tim and Nick and their families.
Todd Gearhart and wife Jill Gearhart nephews Tyler, Tristen, Todd Jr., Zachary, Alexander and Niece Kaiya.
Step brothers Carl Hagerty and wife Anne, Patrick Hagerty, step sisters Annette Martin and Husband Jay Carol Hagerty, Sharon Hagerty and Gayle Hagerty.
A celebration of life will be held in September detail will be announced

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August 21, 2023

Charlie and Michelle Mallery posted to the memorial.

August 21, 2023

Curt Karner posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2023

Edward Decker posted to the memorial.

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Charlie and Michelle Mallery

August 21, 2023

Hey brother always a good time to be had you will be missed. Until we jam again!! Thank you for all the good times we had.

Curt Karner

August 21, 2023

Jimbo
We had many a great time together whether it was coming out to see the band, you guys coming down to the pool or our many of laughs at hunting camp in Maine. You will be missed bro but one day we will meet again.
Curt Karner

Edward Decker

August 20, 2023

My condolences go out to his family. I´ve known Jim for many years. He will be deeply missed. God bless his soul.

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