Gerald Franklin Felker

Gerald Franklin Felker

Gerald Franklin Felker, 78, of Wheatcroft,  passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville.

He was retired from the United States Air Force.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Arlene Louise Felker of Wheatcroft; four daughters Trina Messamore and her husband John of Providence, Pamela Felker and her companion Gary Marks of Wheatcroft, Gereldine Felker of Wheatcroft, and April Lynn Shelton and her husband Robbie Sr. of Blackford; eight grandchildren J.T. Messamore, Angela Carter, Kreg Williams, Ray Williams, Kalie Marks, Chance Simms, Damien and Gabriella Shelton and 18 Great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, January 30, 2015 at 12 p.m. at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Laddie Pride officiating with burial in Rowland Cemetery in Caldwell County with Military Honors at the gravesite. Visitation was Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday morning from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Western Kentucky Veterans Center, Activities Department, 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413.www.vanoverfuneralhome.com.        paid