Dean L. Gearhart Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dean L. Gearhart, age 68, of Huntington, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials are to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Dean was born on August 20, 1950 in Huntington, the son of Leo Gearhart and Irene (Sands) Miller. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1973 and he was a Silver Star recipient. He married Edith “Edde” Phillips on May 28, 1994 in Huntington and was a concrete worker for Brickley Construction. Dean was a member of American Legion Post #85 and VFW Post #2689 in Huntington and was an avid outdoorsman – he loved fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and football. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Edde Gearhart of Huntington, daughters Chasity L. (Brett) Nartker of Fort Wayne and Cassie F. (David) Cobb of Huntington, a son, Butch L. (Melissa) Gearhart of Hartford City, five brothers, three sisters, nine grandsons, three granddaughters, and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister.

Dean L. Gearhart

August 20, 1950 - June 15, 2019