In Memory Of
Gerard Gornes Jr.
1988
2014
Gerard Gornes Jr.
December 31, 1988 — August 19, 2014
Gerard P. Gornes Jr., age 25, of Gainesville, GA passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 19, 2014. He was born December 31, 1988 in Dayton, OH.
He is survived by his parents, Gerard P. Sr. and Helen Gornes; siblings, Heather Gornes, Jennifer Gornes, and Michael Crabtree; grandmother, Rosalie Hoying; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of close friends. Among those, his "sister" Sara Smith and two of his best buddies, Zach Hoying and Ryan McIntosh.
Gerard was a member of Kettering Children's Choir and 2007 graduate of Carroll High School. He was studying Fire Science at Lanier Tech College in GA. He was a disc golf enthusiast, fish whisperer, friend to all birds, loved camping, hiking, and the great outdoors. He was a beautiful person with an infectious smile, the biggest heart, and a hug that would last you all week.
Visitation is Sunday August 24, 2014 from 3pm to 5pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.
Family will receive friends from 10am to 11am with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am on Monday August 25, 2014 at the Church of the Ascension, 2025 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH 45420.
Father Chris Worland is officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for funeral expenses to www.gofundme.com/d9psc4.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Gerard P. Sr. and Helen Gornes; siblings, Heather Gornes, Jennifer Gornes, and Michael Crabtree; grandmother, Rosalie Hoying; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of close friends. Among those, his "sister" Sara Smith and two of his best buddies, Zach Hoying and Ryan McIntosh.
Gerard was a member of Kettering Children's Choir and 2007 graduate of Carroll High School. He was studying Fire Science at Lanier Tech College in GA. He was a disc golf enthusiast, fish whisperer, friend to all birds, loved camping, hiking, and the great outdoors. He was a beautiful person with an infectious smile, the biggest heart, and a hug that would last you all week.
Visitation is Sunday August 24, 2014 from 3pm to 5pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.
Family will receive friends from 10am to 11am with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am on Monday August 25, 2014 at the Church of the Ascension, 2025 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH 45420.
Father Chris Worland is officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for funeral expenses to www.gofundme.com/d9psc4.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gerard Gornes Jr., please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, August 24, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Service
Monday, August 25, 2014
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Woodman Drive
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