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Joseph Gellings Obituary
Joseph Scott Gellings, 29, of Lawrence, died Sunday, November 2, 2014, at his home in Lawrence. He was born on April 17, 1985, in Topeka, the son of Robert Joseph Gellings and Kimberly Joe Beasley Barnett. He was a 2003 graduate of Oskaloosa high school. Joseph joined the U.S. Marine Corps in August 2004,he served with the 2/7 Weapons Co., he served in Iraq and Afghanistan, serving till August 2008, as a mortar man- CPL-E4. Joseph worked for ABC Supply Company as a sales manager, he worked for the Oskaloosa Lumber Company, and electrical work with Tracy Cross of Oskaloosa. He is survived by his parents Robert J. and wife Lela Gellings and Kimberly J. Barnett. Other survivors include one son, Hayden Joseph Gellings and Hayden's mother Jenna M. Passio,both of Lawrence, and one brother, Cody R. Gellings, Ozawkie, Marental Grandparents, Jim and Sandy Malloy, and Paternal Grandparents, Leo Sr., and Barbara Gellings all of Ozawkie, KS. Cremation is planned. Memorial Services tentatively set for 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14,2014 at the Barnett Family Funeral Home (1220 Walnut/Hwy 59), Oskaloosa. Inurnment will follow that afternoon at the Leavenworth VA National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Hayden Educational Fund or to the Wounded Warrior Fund in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS. 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Leslie Carper
November 12, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers surround you and your family.
November 11, 2014
I will miss you more than you know. You were great to work with, and made my day so much more interesting!!! Rest in peace buddy.
Barbara
November 10, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Tim Hewett
November 10, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. As a Vet and the Father of a Vet when we lose one of our Brothers it hurts us all. May he Rest in Peace.
Marla
November 9, 2014
I was so sorry to read of your loss. As the mother of a Marine, the picture of your son truly touched my heart. Also, my son was serving in Iraq at the same time as your son. I don't know you, but will hold your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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