Gerald Homer Pirtle
March 27, 1922 ~ November 17, 2018
Gerald Homer Pirtle
03/27/1922 - 12/7/1941
Purple Heart recipient. Killed in action at Pearl Harbor on the USS Oklahoma. Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Deceased family includes his parents, Harvey and Hester Pirtle; brother, Willard; sister Barbara Baylor. Survived by 1 nephew, 3 nieces. Finally laid to rest with his family. Graveside Service will full military honors will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 17, 2018, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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To the family of Gerald Homer Pirtle, May your memories bring you comfort. While you remember your loved one. Isaiah 61:1,2
I am sorry you did not get to grow up with your uncle. I know he was a TRUE soldier, man and American. Thank you for his bravery at such a young age. God Bless you!
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
“Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmates going Ashore…”
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for serving our country. God bless.
God Bless him and a very grateful thank you for serving for the United States of America.
I remember Moms story. She said Grandmother knew that morning of Dec. 7 that Gerald would not be coming home. Before the news on the radio. I am glad they are together again. I wish I could have attended.
Thank you Sir…For Giving Your Full Measure. Your at Peace and Home Now.
We will never forget your sacrifice.
A Former Navy Corpsman
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.