Richard Gerken

GERKEN, Richard Eugene of Garland, born December 6, 1933, passed away November 18, 2003. Preceded in death by his dad, Leo Eugene Gerken. Survived by wife, Tequita "Tiny" Gerken of Garland; 3 daughters, Susan Badgett & husband, Bill of Richardson, Tammy Barnhart of Mineola, Natalie Gilliam of Garland; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; mother, Esther Elizabeth Hamilton; 2 brothers, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 3:00PM Friday, November 21, 2003, at the Long Creek Cemetery in Sunnyvale, TX.. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. The family request donations to be sent to the American Lung Association.