GERALD GEARY, SR., 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 (Dan); 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 11:00 a.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Southwest Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday.