Geist, Clarence C.

Clarence C. Geist, age 64 of Riggs Street, Dublin passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born January 6, 1942 in Bismarck, North Dakota he was the son of the late Reinhold & Elizabeth (Miller) Geist.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. Clarence was also a truck driver, working for Venezia Trucking Company with over 10 years of service.

Surviving are his Loving Lifetime Companion Vertis Bea Olayvar ? Dublin, Step-Children Barbara Evans Daniel & Dawn Olayvar Judy & Mike Long Diane & Wayne Sarver, Brother Leroy & Letha Geist, Sister Laverne & Timothy Lemeister, Grandchildren Jacob Olayvar John & Deirdre East Michelle & Charlie Smythers Danica Olayvar Dusty Olayvar Sam Long, Great Grandchildren Cody & Kenneth Smythers.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the New Life Harvest Church (901 Noblin Street, Radford) with the Rev. Dallas Vines officiating. Interment will follow at the Thornspring United Methodist Church Cemetery where the V.F.W. Post #1184 will conduct full military honors. The family will receive friends Saturday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.