DENNIS GEARRING

Dennis Gearring was born May 11, 1954, in East Chicago, Indiana to Donald Gearring and Barbara Jean Edwards. He believed in God, with one of his favorite scriptures being Deuteronomy 7:9.

Dennis received his GED and enlisted in the Marine Corp briefly before an honorable separation from service. He later earned a Welding Certificate from Ivy Tech and worked odd jobs to include construction, being an orderly and bartending at the beloved BuzzBox owned by his cousin Carol. In 2013, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Dennis began working for Marion Superior Court at the now Youth Services Center in 2013 in Indianapolis, IN. He remained employed there until his passing. He was a positive force while working with the at risk Youth in Marion County. He became a constant and positive support for many of them and their families. He was affectionately known as Mr. G.

Dennis enjoyed jazz music, horror movies, shopping, spending time with his family and cooking. To know Dennis was a blessing and friends quickly became family. He loved his family and raised his three children with Tomye’ Marberry.  One of his greatest loves was his grandchildren and he loved being Papaw. He will be greatly missed.

Dennis made his transition on February 16, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Gearring and Barbara Jean (Edwards) Fayson and older brother, Anthony Gearring.

Among those who loved and cherished him, he leaves daughters TriNiece (Dallas) Gaines and Ashley Gatlin and son Bruce (Whitney) Gatlin, Sr.  Uncle Willie (Andrea) Edwards, Jr. Siblings LaToya Moses, Keith Moses and Kevin Moses. Grandchildren De’Angelo Gatlin, Paige (Derriahn) Whitson, Bruce Gatlin Jr , Bryce Gatlin, KleeAja Dullen, Shaheem Woods, Shyaira Woods and Gabriel Gaines. Godson Dezon James and a host of family and friends.

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