Gilmer Edgar Geer

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Helen Elizabeth Geer; son, Timothy Dale Geer (Kim); daughter, Robin Elizabeth Seim (Marc); 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and sister Betty Worley.

Gilmer was born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Geer, Virginia. As a young boy, he delivered newspapers and did odd jobs. When he wasn’t working, he was hunting, fishing and exploring the mountain hollows. On occasion he would discover a moonshiner’s still and more than once was chased away by gunfire. In 1945 at the age of 17, he voluntarily joined the Navy with his parents’ permission. As a sailor on a tanker, he visited ports in the Middle East, Far East, and Australia. He was proud of his service to his country. After the Navy, Gilmer worked for the Richmond City Public school system until he retired in 1990.

As an adult, he enjoyed entertaining his family with stories of his childhood in the mountain hollows and stories of his adventures in the Navy. He loved playing with his grandkids and taking them to local parks. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and listening to country music. In his later years, he enjoyed a glass of wine and watching old westerns on the television.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 1st 2022, from 5pm to 8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at 11AM at the Nelsen Funeral Home located at 412 S Washington Hwy, Ashland VA, 23005. An Interment will be held at Washington Memorial Park located at 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston VA, 23150 directly following the funeral service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NelsenAshland.com for the Geer family.