Gerald Wayne Gearhart's Obituary
Gerald Wayne Gearhart, 66, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Crystal River, FL, passed away November 29, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Gerald was born April 25, 1956 in Baltimore, MD. He married Janice Senkiw on January 12, 1991 in Crystal River, FL.
Gerald was a Master Electrician for many years within the State of Florida. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Gerald enjoyed building models, working on puzzles, playing Coin Masters on the internet and spending time with his grandkids.
Surviving are his wife, Janice; children, Melissa Gearhart of NJ, Christy Gearhart of NJ, Elizabeth Gearhart of NJ, Michael Lawhead of Decatur, IL, Thomas Lawhead of Decatur, IL, Nina Lawhead (Mike) of Lecanto, FL, James Senkiw (Brittany) of Danvers, IL, Joshua Senkiw (Ashley) of St. Louis, MO; siblings, Calvin Phillips of NY, George Phillips of NY, Michelle Phillips of NC, Melissa McMichen (Randy) of NC; grandchildren, Tony Cutrona, Gracelyn Lawhead, Paige Lawhead, Jace Lawhead, Wyatt Judge, Brantley Senkiw, Jaxon Senkiw, Kashton Senkiw and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom Phillips; sister, Sandra Gearhart and grandchild, Riley Lawhead.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Cremation service will be provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s choice.
Condolences may be left to Gerald’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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