Gerald R. Rich Obituary (1946 - 2014)

\ \ \ Mr. Gerald R. Rich, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at his residence. \ \ He was born January 26, 1946 in Hopkins Co., KY to the late Columbus Rich and Opal Forbes Rich. He was also preceded in death by one son, Michael R. Rich; two sisters, Sue Winstead and Jeanette Rich Wiley; and one brother, William 'Billy' Rich. \ \ Mr. Rich was a US Army veteran of Vietnam, a life member of the VFW Post 5480 in Madisonville and loved woodworking. \ \ He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Rich; two daughters, Elizabeth Arwen Rich Johnson and her husband Troy of Madisonville and Kellie Rich Ruble of Jefferson City, MO; one sister, Nell Smith of Madisonville and grandchildren, Matthew Blake Johnson; Stephanie Rich; Jacob Ruble and Chloe Ruble. \ \ Private graveside services were held on Saturday January 4, 2014 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with Robert R. Carter, III officiating. \ \ Pallbearers were Troy Johnson, Thomas L. Brantley, Jason B. Brantley, Michael 'Eric' Cook, Marshall A. Strader and Scott Strader. Honorary pallbearer was Don Strader. \ \ Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. \ \