Mr. Johnnie Carl Gearlds, 73, of Lawrence, MA, formerly of Mudlick, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 17th, 2007 at the Lawrence General Hospital. Mr. Gearlds was born and educated in Mudlick, KY. He later attended Rutger's University in New Jersey and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Son of the Late: Claudie Jesse and Lydia Jessie (Owens) Gearlds.
Mr. Gearlds was a Manager for the Bird & Sons Printing Company, then became Owner and Operator of the Diamond Park Taxi Company in Lawrence, MA., following that he was Supervisor for Frank C. Myers Printing Company and was a machine operator for Hurley Packaging Company until his retirement. He was a very Proud and Dedicated Veteran in the United States Army.
Family members include:
Children:
Daughters: Cheryle Anne Sullivan and her husband Michael Sullivan of Methuen, MA.
Bonnie L. Maclay of Lyman, ME
Claude E. Gearlds of Methuen, MA
former wife: Sarah C. (Chiappone) Gearlds of Salem, NH
Grand children: Michael A. Sullivan, Jr., and Christopher Sullivan both of Methuen, MA.
Tabitha Libby of Saco, ME,
Tyler Maclay, Kyle Maclay both of Lyman, ME
Brendan Daniel Gearlds of Bridgewater, MA
4 Great Grandchildren: Arianna & Amaya Libby of Saco, ME., Liam & Keegan Sullivan of Methuen, MA
Brothers: Clarence "Tank" Gearlds of Mudlick, KY
Sisters: Brenda Hammer of Tompkinville, KY
Bronda Anderson of Marrowbone, KY
As well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and
Deceased relatives:
Brothers: Cleatus Gearlds and Charlie Gearlds and Sister: Barbara Muse.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21st., 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA.
Burial will follow at the Saint Mary's/Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Veteran's Lot in Lawrence, MA.
Family and friends may call on Friday, April 20th, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. to send condolences please go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Department of Veterans, 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1002, Boston, MA 02202.