of Searcy, AR

April 22, 1964 - January 14, 2024

John Renfroe Gerke passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born April 22, 1964 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Judy Ann Renfroe Gautreau and Willy Gerke.
Preceded in death by infant son, Zachary and his Grandparents.

Survived by Wife, Heather Gerke; Children, Joey Gerke, Luke Maguffee Gerke and Hannah Gerke; Mother, Judy Ann Renfroe Gautreau and Father, Willy Gerke; Sister, Lesley Gerke Oslica (Connie); Nephew, Ren Oslica (Nicole) and Niece, Katie Holt (David) and great nieces and nephews. Godmother and twin mom, Jane Little (Tommy); many aunts, uncles and cousins who he grew up with and loved dearly.

John was the proud owner of Gerke Energy Services and recently went to work for Alpha Energy Services. He was a very dedicated and hard-working man but mainly dedicated himself to his family who he loved dearly and cherished.

He loved anything and everything sports and watching them with his kids. Was always there for Lukes's baseball games and Hannah's basketball games and very rarely missed one. He may have embarrassed them a time or two with his robust cheering.

He loved his Harley, which is probably the only thing he ever did for himself and looked forward to teaching Luke to ride and taking Hannah for a ride. He may have used up several of the more than nine lives he was given by the Grace of God.

John was larger than life and one of a kind! He kept us all laughing! John had a lot of nicknames, the earliest one being Charmin which his Grandma Snookie gave him and his tall stall stature earned him the nickname ''Shorty'' that some of his family still lovingly call him. Family gatherings, Dirty Santa and Easter Egg Hunts will never be the same without him. There will never be another John Renfroe Gerke!!

John will be dearly missed by all who knew him. May you rest in peace.

Services will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Bigelow, AR on January 27, 2024. Visitation in the parish hall (beside the church) from 10:30 to 11:30, at 11:30 Interment at Cemetery, also by the church. Lunch in the hall after interment.

Services by Roller McNutt in Conway. Thank you, Kim.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF.org) or the Arkansas Foodbank

There is a GoFundMe me page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/john-gerke-family-support or donations can be made directly to Arkansas Federal Credit Union in Searcy or Conway in the account name: Gerke Family Expenses.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com