Mr. Gearl Suiter age 76, of Murray, Ky., died Saturday, June 08, 2013 at the Murray Calloway Co. Hospital.
Mr. Suiter was born November 5, 1936 in Marshall Co., Ky., to the late Thomas Elroy and Melba Starks Suiter. He was retired after 30 years of service as a safety trainer for the Kentucky Labor cabinet. He was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ; Gearl was a well-known and considered to be one of the greatest Murray State University Basketball fans.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Price Suiter of Murray, they married June 5, 1969 in Murray, Ky., also three sons, Lindy Suiter and wife Lisa of Murray, Larry Suiter and wife Susan of Murray, and Terry Butler of Murray, one brother, Larry Suiter and wife Wanda of Murray, three sisters, Janice McClard a husband Terry of Murray, Debbie Gallager and husband John of Murray, and Lisa Starks and husband Ricky of Murray, five grandchildren, Jeramie Suiter, Kristin Crouse and Husband Justin, Ryan Butler, Logan Butler, and Lakin Suiter all of Murray, two great grandchildren, Ashlynn Suiter and Kennedy Crouse both of Murray. Also several nieces and nephews survive and his adored dog Lalo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two brothers, Joe and Eddie Suiter.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home, Jason Hart will officiate, and burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com