Kris Eric Gearhart

August 14, 1960 - December 9, 2020

Kris Eric Gearhart, 60, of Akron, Indiana passed at 9:22 am, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at his residence.   Kris was born on Aug. 14, 1960 in Bluffton, Indiana to Roger and Janet (Thompson) Gearhart.   He was a 1978 graduate of Corning High School of Corning, Iowa where he played basketball.  He continued playing basketball while he attended Iowa State Junior College in Estherville, Iowa.  He had worked for Gen Core of Wabash, Indiana for 10 years.  Kris was a proud fan of the Chicago Cubs.  He also enjoyed watching I.U., the Colts and Bears, Notre Dame Football and NASCAR and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt.   He is survived by his children Justin and wife Laura Gearhart of Coin, Iowa, Kristal and husband Isaiah Mylin of Zionsville, Indiana, and Eric Gearhart of Akron, Indiana; 9 grandchildren; and parents Roger and Janet Gearhart.   He was preceded in death by a brother Brent Allen Gearhart (Dec. 1980), grandparents Frank and Edna Gearhart and Ed and Mary Jane Thompson, and an uncle Barry Thompson. A memorial service will take place at 12:00 pm, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Kathy Nelson officiating. Masks will be required for all in attendance. The interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana. Memorial visitation will take place from 11 am to 12 pm, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana. Donations can be made in his memory to Kindred Hospice or the Fulton County Cancer Care Fund.