Barkley Geren

Barkley Geren, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 7, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 27, 1944 to the late Kins Lee Geren and Mellie Loree Geren. Barkley was a lifelong resident of this area and the owner and operator of Geren Construction since 1970. In his free time, Barkley loved to fish and watch his grandchildren’s ballgames.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brother Billy Don Geren.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years Mable Geren; sons Bryan Geren (Pam) and Kinny Geren (Cindy); daughters Cheryl Geren of Spring City, TN and Amy Geren McGowan (Scott); grandchildren: Walker Geren (Breanna), Bradlee Carter, Baylee Carter, Kellee Geren, Sydni Geren, Barkley “Kley” McGowan, Kinslee McGowan, Kason McGowan, Walker McGowan, and Baylor McGowan. In addition to these, Barkley leaves behind numerous extended family members and friends.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday February 11, 2017 at Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown RD NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. The family will receive friends from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at the funeral home prior to the service.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Barkley or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Geren family with these arrangements.