Jeffrey Gearries

Jeffrey Gearries

February 08, 2024

Obituary

Jeffrey Wayne Gearries, 56, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home in Speedway, IN after battling Glioblastoma brain cancer. His funeral will be held Friday, February 16 at Stevens Mortuary followed by a procession to West Ridge Park, where he will be placed in the mausoleum next to his brother-in-law and nephew.

Jeffrey was born July 3, 1967 to Jerry and Dianne Gearries. He attended Wayne Township Schools and worked several occupations before finding a career in trucking dispatch.

Jeffrey (Jeff) was a huge sports fan and loved to fish with his grandsons. He also loved racing and never missed an Indy Car or Brickyard race.

Jeff loved our country and was very proud to be an American. He loved animals and children, especially his grandchildren. He would help anyone who asked him. He was a true family man.

Jeff had three younger brothers who he helped care for growing up. He loved them so much and was so proud of the men they became.

Jeff had four grandsons and three granddaughters whom he adored and was also a proud uncle of lots of nieces and nephews.

Jeff absolutely loved his family and his life and never once complained about his illness. He was tough as nails and could grill anything and make it delicious. He loved family cookouts and his favorite vacation spots.

Jeff married Rachel and they built a beautiful family together with their three daughters and he would always express how blessed he was and how proud he was of their girls. He was one of the good guys and will be so deeply missed.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wayne Gearries.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel Gearries; daughters, Charlina, Andrea and Alyson; brothers, Jason, Josh and Jeremy; sisters-in-law, Lisa, Sara and Allison; mother, Dianne Ferguson; step-father, Gary Ferguson; step-mother, Toby Gearries; mother and fathers-in-law, Joyce and James Owens; sons-in-law, Jeremy Linam and Hunter Garcia.

Jeff's last words “Alright, Alright, Alright”.

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Ruth and Jim Lehner
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My husband and I lived across the street from Jeff and Rachel. We moved away several years ago but kept in touch through Facebook. Jeff was a good man to all who knew him. Was very caring and would help anyone. We have missed being their neighbors since we moved. Prayers for Rachel and family for comfort and strength.
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Brandon J McKee
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Jeff, my dear cousin and friend - just saying how much you are and will be missed isn't enough. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, laughs shared, and times together over the years. Never to be duplicated for sure! I will cherish the out of the blue texts we'd always send each other for a laugh or to just check in on the other. You were one of a kind and thank God for that- I mean that with all love and anyone that knows you...would agree with that :) In the spirit of how we'd end our convos- One Love, Cuz - Talk to you soon
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Brandon McKee
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Lit a candle in memory of Jeffrey Gearries
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Maria Ruiz
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Wow... I'm speechless. Such a great person and how he loved and adored his family. My deepest condolences to all of you. Laugh in heaven my friend. RIH
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Rachael McKee
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Hey Cuz…. Thank You for always making me feel like family and welcoming me into this crazy one with open arms. I’m going to miss the huge hugs, the making me promise I was taking care of your cousin and warning me to let you know if he wasn’t taking care of me. lol I’ll miss you. And I promise, always and forever, to keep taking care of him. Love you, Cuz. ‘Til I see you again…
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Vicki McCoy
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Jeff and I worked together at ArvinMeritor I considered him a close friend, we would keep in touch on Facebook especially during Colts Season, he was a great guy, RIP my friend

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