In Memory Of
Tevin A. Geike
1993
2013
Tevin A. Geike
March 30, 1993 — October 5, 2013
SPC Tevin Anthony Geike , 20, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Junction City, KS, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2013. Graveside services with full military honors will be held to celebrate Tevin's life at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 15th at the Highland Cemetery in Junction City, KS with Pastor Gabriel Hughes officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, October 14th, at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washington St. in Junction City. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage friends and loved ones to make a donation in Tevin's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
He was born on March 30, 1993 in Oswego, NY, to parents Troy and Jennifer Geike. From an early age, Tevin was passionate about his love of his country, and was a member of ROTC in high school. He graduated from R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, SC in 2010. After graduation, he joined the United States Army in October 2010, where he trained to serve as an aviation operations specialist and was a member of the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Lewis McChord Base in Washington State.
Tevin enjoyed being outdoors, playing video games, and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed writing poetry. He had a kind and outgoing personality, and was the kind of man who would gladly give the shirt off of his back to anyone who was in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tevin is survived by his mother, Jennifer L. (Dean) Rose of SC; father, Troy R. (Amy Potter) Geike of Junction City; sisters, Tiffany Bailey, Brittney Sanders, Michaela Dobbs, all of TN, Morgan Rose of SC, Constance Rose, Alyssa Moenning, and Briana Potter of Junction City; brothers, Jarod Geike and Joseph Rose of SC, Dillon Moenning and Travis Bennett of Junction City, Michael Miller and Tyler Miller of AK; aunts and uncles, Donita Oliveras, Phil Savage, Brenda (Jimmy) Breese and Keith Potter, all of Junction City, Shannon Erickson of KS, Daniel Manns of MO, David (Alicia) Rose of WI; nieces and nephews, Skylar Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Malorie Sanders, Carson Dobbs, Brantley Dobbs; Grandparents, Donald (Brenda) Manns, James Potter of Junction City, Ray (Dorothy) Bennett of KS, William (Dorothy) Council of SC, James (Mary) Dake Jr., of KS, and Rick (Rose) Geike of Grandview Plaza.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Cheryl Potter.
He was born on March 30, 1993 in Oswego, NY, to parents Troy and Jennifer Geike. From an early age, Tevin was passionate about his love of his country, and was a member of ROTC in high school. He graduated from R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, SC in 2010. After graduation, he joined the United States Army in October 2010, where he trained to serve as an aviation operations specialist and was a member of the 7th Infantry Division at Joint Lewis McChord Base in Washington State.
Tevin enjoyed being outdoors, playing video games, and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed writing poetry. He had a kind and outgoing personality, and was the kind of man who would gladly give the shirt off of his back to anyone who was in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tevin is survived by his mother, Jennifer L. (Dean) Rose of SC; father, Troy R. (Amy Potter) Geike of Junction City; sisters, Tiffany Bailey, Brittney Sanders, Michaela Dobbs, all of TN, Morgan Rose of SC, Constance Rose, Alyssa Moenning, and Briana Potter of Junction City; brothers, Jarod Geike and Joseph Rose of SC, Dillon Moenning and Travis Bennett of Junction City, Michael Miller and Tyler Miller of AK; aunts and uncles, Donita Oliveras, Phil Savage, Brenda (Jimmy) Breese and Keith Potter, all of Junction City, Shannon Erickson of KS, Daniel Manns of MO, David (Alicia) Rose of WI; nieces and nephews, Skylar Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Malorie Sanders, Carson Dobbs, Brantley Dobbs; Grandparents, Donald (Brenda) Manns, James Potter of Junction City, Ray (Dorothy) Bennett of KS, William (Dorothy) Council of SC, James (Mary) Dake Jr., of KS, and Rick (Rose) Geike of Grandview Plaza.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Cheryl Potter.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
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