of Russellville, AR
June 29, 1936 - March 11, 2021
Jerome George Geels, 84, of Morrison Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born on June 29, 1936 in Morrison Bluff to his parents, John J. and Louise Mary (Schmitz) Geels.
Jerome served in the United States Army Reserves and worked several years in construction including working on the Scranton River Bridge from fruition to completion. He retired from River Valley Animal Foods where he worked for over 20 years. He was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Morrison Bluff and always loved to hunt, fish and gardening.
In addition to his parents his is preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Weisenfels and Laverne Stovall and two brothers, Eugene Geels and Gilbert Geels.
He is survived by his daughter, Karla Hayes of Rogers; two sisters, Marilyn Bishop and husband Mark of West Fork and Carol Canada and husband Jake of Paris and three brothers, James Geels and wife Mary of Scranton, Edward Geels and wife Linda of Subiaco and Robert Geels and wife Donna of Scranton
Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Morrison Bluff.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church officiated by Fr. John Miranda. Burial will follow in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Craig Geels, Jason Geels, John Geels, Mark Wade, Steve Blackard and Larry Weisenfels.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Berry and Don Rainey.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and all attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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29 Condolence(s)
Vivian Morris
Sunday, March 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
WILMA FORST
Sunday, March 14, 2021
YOU WILL BE MISSED JEROME. YOU WERE SUCH A GOOD MAN AND FRIEND. REST IN PEACE.
Jennifer Schluterman
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time.
Sharon Gattis
Sunday, March 14, 2021
With my deepest sympathy for the family. May God soon replace your sorrow with wonderful memories of the past.
Debi Guynes
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Prayers for family and friends Rest In Peace Jermone.
God has you now you will be missed.
A kind and wonderful man.
Teresa Torrey
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Someone so special will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Jerome. Say hello to Barbara.
Love, Teresa
Louis and Diane Fox
Saturday, March 13, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort
Wes thompson
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Prayers for the family. May my life long friend Rest In Peace
Christine Geels Cox
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. Condolences and prayers for the family.
Charles and Brenda Knoles
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Carol and family, so sorry about your loss. Prayers for you.
Cari Geels , Trae and girls
Saturday, March 13, 2021
RIP, I know you are now at peace. You will be missed!
Harlan and Janice Gattis
Friday, March 12, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Harlan and I have many fond memories of him.
MARCIA SCHLUTERMAN
Friday, March 12, 2021
Prayers for all the family for peace and comfort. May he Rest In Peace.
John Meyer
Friday, March 12, 2021
My heart is heavy as are many. My father Al would tell so many stories from when he worked with “Preacher” at the rock quarry. Dad said he was the strongest man he ever knew. Nothing but good things to say about Jerome. Rest In Peace big guy.
John Meyer
Friday, March 12, 2021
My heart is heavy as are many. My father Al would tell so many stories from when he worked with “Preacher” at the rock quarry. Dad said he was the strongest man he ever knew. Nothing but good things to say about Jerome. Rest In Peace big guy.
Carolyn Meister
Friday, March 12, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and his friends. RIP Jerome you were a good person and will be missed by many. Our deepest condolences from Bryan and Carolyn Meister
Tamela Taylor
Friday, March 12, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jerome’s family and friends!
Alfreda Jenkins
Friday, March 12, 2021
RIP Jerome. Have many fond memories of you that go way back to my childhood. You will be missed
Danna Taylor & Kelly Koch
Friday, March 12, 2021
Going to miss you Jerome. It's not going to be the same we're not going to see you riding the dirt roads anymore. We all love you and going to miss you down here in this terrible world. We'll see you again one day you tell Robert and Eric that we love them going to be up there with them now you can talk about hunting and fishing together. Love Dana and Kelly
Frank VonderHeide Family
Friday, March 12, 2021
Rest in peace Jerome.
Dorothy (Geels) Robinson
Friday, March 12, 2021
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Always a kind man and gentle person. RIP Jerome!
Larry Adams
Friday, March 12, 2021
The good Lord has a new Angel. Jerome you will be missed!! Really big deer in heaven, have fun!! Save some for us.
Cindy Melton
Friday, March 12, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers for family and friends! RIP Jerome.
Roger and Linda(Geels) Alexander
Friday, March 12, 2021
Condolences to the family
Jamie and Eli Geels
Friday, March 12, 2021
Pine drive will never be the same without you.We all love you so much and you will be truly missed but my heart does rejoice in knowing you are in a better place and at peace I love you uncle Jerome! Tell grandma Geels hello for me and I love her! Not good bye but until we met again
Love Always
Jamie and your little buddy Eli
Paula(Geels) McConnell
Friday, March 12, 2021
Sending my sympathy and many prayers to his family during this difficult time.Many memories of him over the years.. R. I.P.keep on hunting and fishing...
Paula(Geels) McConnell
Friday, March 12, 2021
Sending my sympathy and many prayers to his family during this difficult time.Many memories of him over the years.. R. I.P.keep on hunting and fishing...
Dennis and Jackie Lensing
Friday, March 12, 2021
Prayers for his family may he Rest In Peace.
Georgianna Marie (Geels) Jones
Thursday, March 11, 2021
I will love and miss you always Dad.I know you will get the biggest fish there!