Gearheart, Willie Wayne

Willie Wayne Gearheart, 84, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was owner and operator of Gearheart’s Garage for over 60 years. His greatest joy was helping people in the community.

He is survived by three children, JoAnn Jennings, Jerry Gearheart and Mark Gearheart; also surviving are three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Oweeda Conner.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Riner with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery in Check. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, Riner.

Special thanks to Walnut Ridge Assisted Living and Mountain View Hospice for their care of Mr. Gearheart.

Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.