Madison Heights High School Pirates

Madison Heights High School Class of 1966

In Remembrance

Jim Gerkin, died 2010

from the Anderson Herald Bulletin

Published October 5, 2010

March 23, 1948 - Oct. 4, 2010

Anonymous The Herald Bulletin Tue Oct 05, 2010, 07:30 PM EDT

ANDERSON, Ind. — James B. Gerkin, 62, Anderson, passed away Oct. 4, 2010, at his residence.

He was born March 23, 1948, in Anderson, and resided in Anderson all of his life. James was a graduate of Madison Heights High School.

He served his country in the National Guard.

James retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 30 years of service.

He was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church and Anderson Emergency Management. He loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Brenda (Smith) Gerkin; children, Robin Smith (Steven) of Lapel, Shawn Gerkin of Winona Lake, Bryan Riddle of Indianapolis, and Amy Bryant (Michael) of Somerset, Ky.; grandchildren, Ashley Nalin, Kurtis Rose, Stephanie Kelly, Brittany Lawler, Caleb Bryant, Alea Bryant, Jaden Bryant, Alexis Gerkin, Jamie Gerkin, Jessica Gerkin, Jeffery Jeanor and Avery Riddle; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Spencer Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmit and Margaret (Runyon) Gerkin; sister, Sandy Gerkin; and granddaughter, Allyson Paige Gerkin.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Zirkle officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Feed the Children.

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