

Bob Gearhart, Sr. was a 34 year resident of Gonzales and native of Pittsburgh, PA; he passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. He was 86. Bob was born on May 13, 1929 and had served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired in 1994 from Triad Chemical in Donaldsonville.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Maxine Westling Gearhart; daughter, Diane and Alton Hodges of Prairieville; sons, Bob and Traci Gearhart of Indian Trail, NC and Jim and Angie Gearhart of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren, Katherine and Benjamin Hodges and Will, Jack, and Megan Gearhart; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot MacAtee Gearhart and Ruth Hayes Gearhart; and sisters, Mary Clark, Sarah Jamison, and Dorothy Chatley.
The family will welcome visitors on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Gonzales from 9 am until funeral service at 11 am. Rev. Dr. James B. Law will be officiating. Burial to follow in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorial donations be made to Alzheimer’s Services, 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806.
To offer your condolences to the family please visit www.oursofh.com.
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