JB “Beady” Gist, 80, passed away Aug. 18, 2015, after an extended illness. Mr. Gist was retired from the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Mr. Gist was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Vera “Polly” Gist; son, Michael Gist (Debbie); daughter, Susan Clark (Steve); grandchildren, Amanda Danehower (Greg), Michael Gist (Lisa), Christopher and Katie Clark, and Caitlyn Luttrell; and great-grandchildren Chloe Danehower, Alexandria and Eli Gist, and Stella Grimmie.
Visitation for Mr. Gist will be today from noon-2 p.m. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., with Brother Greg Dial officiating. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery with full military honors.
JB was a wonderful Christian husband, father and grandfather. God came first, family second and America came third. He loved everyone and was a deacon in the church.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
