Charles Robert Geer

Charles Robert Geer, May 9, 1956 - Sept. 5, 2015 Charles Robert Geer was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 9, 1956 and passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 5th, 2015. Charles graduated from Upper Arlington High School, Columbus, Ohio in 1975 and attended Birmingham-Southern College and The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and in Birmingham where he completed his studies. After college he lived in Montgomery, AL and worked for the Red Cross Blood Bank services. Years later, he moved back to Birmingham to work at UAB Hospital in billing services. His true passion was in the culinary arts and he changed direction to work at several restaurants in Birmingham including Oceans, Doodles, and Anthony's. Charles loved music and possessed a large record collection which he enjoyed all of his life. He enjoyed conversation and always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He was a survivor of colorectal cancer in the later part of his life and waged a lifelong struggle against addiction. Charles attended The Church of the Reconciler and was an advocate in their mission in helping the homeless. He also attended Highlands Methodist Church Community Ministry Services. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Jack C. and Kathleen (Katty) Geer of Birmingham; sister in law Tina Schifano Geer of Nashville and brother-in-law Dr. James F. Roesel of Houston. Charles is survived by his brothers Dr. Richard Geer and John Geer (Adelaide) of Nashville, TN; Dr. Michael Geer (Melanie) of Birmingham; and sister Cindy Rossel of Houston, TX. along with nieces and nephews: Katie, Chris, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Alene, and Oliver of Nashville; Emily and Cloe of Houston and Jack and Mallie of Birmingham. The family plans to hold a private memorial service at a later date. The family wants to thank Dr. Jimmy Harvey and Dr. Stephen Bell for the care they provided to our brother Charles as well as the excellent care provided over the years by Cooper Green Mercy Hospital staff and physicians. Honorariums in his name can be made to The Church of the Reconciler, Highlands Methodist Church Community Ministries or to a charity of one's choice . For where two or three people gather together in My name, there am I with them. - Matt 18:20

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