John David Gery

John David Gery, age 88, of LaBelle died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in LaBelle. He was born October 4, 1922 in Reading, PA. John was a 1940 graduate of Reading High School. He was a medic in the US Army in WWII, serving in China, Berma, India. He owned and operated Vacuum Carpet Cleaning Works from 1963 to 1981 Survivors include his wife: Jean Miller Gery, son: Daniel L. Gery with his wife Ellen R. of Tuscon, AZ ; daughter: Patricia S. Gery of Ocean City, NJ, step daughter: Donna G. Lee (Michael) of Boise, ID, grandchild: Justin E. Rothenberger with his Wife Bria (Minnich) of Shillington, PA, great-grandchild: Temperance E. Rothenberger and sister: Isabelle Wales and husband Robert of Temple, PA He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Elizabeth Irene (Kern) Gery and brother: James Gery. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at Community Harvest Worship Center, 55 Orange Street, LaBelle, FL with Pastor L. W. Howard officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Post#130 of LaBelle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908