Rev. Barney Gerrin, 87, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, following an extended illness.
Mr. Gerrin was born on July 5, 1937, at a hospital that is now known as the Charm House in Clarkesville, Georgia, to the late Lester and Barches McEntire Gerrin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan Erwin Gerrin; sisters, Betty Smith and Janice Echols; brothers, Kenneth Gerrin, Coylee Gerrin, and Guy Gerrin. Barney was a dedicated farmer who owned and operated his poultry and cattle farm. His deep connection to the land mirrored his spiritual journey, finding solace and purpose in nurturing the earth and its creatures. His love for farming extended to his passion for gardening. Barney was also the former pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he served for several years. Barney found joy in the simple pleasures of life, enjoying traveling. In his younger years, he was an avid fisherman, as he especially enjoyed crappie fishing. In his later years, he could be found watching classic westerns and enjoying cashews, circus peanuts, or a bowl of ice cream.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Eddie Holbrooks, of Clarkesville; Betty and Brent Harper, of Ellijay; and Jennifer and Randy Taylor, of Clarkesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Gerrin, of Clarkesville; Jerry and Sherri Gerrin, of Clarkesville; and Chris and Carol Gerrin, of Savannah; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Johnny Burch, of Toccoa; Genelle and Monte Smith, of Clarkesville; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Stone and Rev. Chad Shook officiating. Interment will follow in the Mud Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Joan.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Gideon’s International South Camp, P.O. Box 195, Baldwin, Georgia, or to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia.
