George Lee Geer, 83

A retired pipe fitter and a member of First Community Church of Sparta, he was the son of the late George Elridge and Amanda Randolph Geer. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was married Jan. 26, 1946 to Emma Mary Shannon Geer of Spencer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Larry Bates of Monterey, Brenda and R.L. Youngs of Spencer, and Anita and Keith Oakes of Pikeville; two sons and daughters-in-law, George E. and Judy Geer of Morrison and Robert and Marie Geer of McMinnville; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at High?s Chapel. Burial will follow at Spencer Town Cemetery with full military honors to be administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s. Online condolences may be may at www.highfuneralhome.com.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 23, 2006