Gearing, Richard

  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Richard Gearing
Richard Gearing

Richard Gearing, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence.

He worked from Chattanooga Housing Authority.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Louise Gearing; brothers, Donald Gearing and Nathaniel Gearing; and sisters, Phyllis Gearing and Angela Gearing Appleberry.

Survivors include his wife Patricia Gearing; sons, Rodrell Daniel, Sr., Dekedrick Gearing, Richard Jojuan Gearing, and Kadrian Gearing; daughter, Natosha Stone; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gwendolyn Gearing Jones; special friends, Tommy Colvin and George E. Woodruff, Jr.; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

Richard will lie in state on Friday, Feb. 10, from 12:30-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside service will be on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in Highland Memorial Gardens with George E. Woodruff, Jr. as the eulogist.

Obituaries
Paul Techasiriwan
Paul Techasiriwan
  • 7/2/2025

Paul Techasiriwan, 54, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 22, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones after a battle with colon ... more

Charles “Van” Hammon
Charles “Van” Hammon
  • 7/2/2025

Charles “Van” Hammon, 65, of Ooltewah, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his home on June, 23 surrounded by family. Van attended Ooltewah High School and was employed by Eastside Utility ... more

Catherine Peak Parrish
Catherine Peak Parrish
  • 7/2/2025

Catherine Peak Parrish, 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. She was born in Blountstown, Florida, on October 22, 1935. Catherine lived a life defined by love—her ... more