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Edward "Big Ed" Geren

November 12, 1962 — September 2, 2017

Edward “Big Ed” C. Geren, 54, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday September 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1962 to Pat Geren and the late Herbert C. Geren. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. Ed was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired Union Millwright, where he was known for being a hard, loyal worker. Ed loved to fish and ride his motorcycle, but most of all he loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert C. Geren.
Ed leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Kandy Geren; children, Todd Geren (Beth), of Blue Ridge, GA, Travis Geren (Lisa), of South Carolina, Eric Geren, of Cleveland, TN, Melody Robinson (Josh), of Cleveland, TN, Bethany Easterly of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Brian Easterly, of Cleveland, TN; mother, Pat Geren; sister, Pam Ledford (David); beloved grandchildren, Hannah Geren, Christian Geren, Mya McGaha, Anakin McGaha, Kyler Geren, and Kailee Currin; grandmother, Ruth Fox; several nieces, nephews, and very special friend and brother, Robert “Dog” Bressler.
A celebration of life funeral service is planned for 12:00pm on Thursday September 7, 2017 at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, with Pastor Dudley Nichols and Minister Todd Geren officiating the service.
The family will receive friends two hours prior, from 10:00am until the 12:00pm service time at the funeral home.
Following the service, Ed will be recognized for his faithful service to our country with military honors at the graveside service at 2:00pm in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Big Ed and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Geren family with his arrangements.

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Visitation

Thursday, September 7, 2017

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel

2415 Georgetown Road Northwest, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Service

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel

2415 Georgetown Road Northwest, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Graveside

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Chattanooga National Cemetery

1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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