Gernie Clifton Geiger

Mr. Gernie Clifton Geiger, 84, of Hilliard, Florida passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Florida. He was born February 19, 1940 in Hilliard, Florida to the late Freddie Clifton Geiger and Eva Raulerson Geiger. He was a former President of the Nassau County Cattleman Association, and a member of the Nassau County Fair Board of Directors. He was the founder of Flying G Rodeo where he dedicated his life to inspiring the youth and upholding the legacy of agriculture and the sport of rodeo. He was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter: Lisa Geiger Sweat and a brother: Zenous Geiger.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Harriett VanZant Geiger; a son and daughter-in-law: Richard & Kristin Geiger; 7-grandchildren: Clif (Brooke) Geiger, Jake Geiger, MaKayin Cover, Conner Cover, Kendall Cover, Kelby Jane Geiger and Grant Geiger; a great granddaughter: Bexlee Geiger; 2-sisters: Thelma Ann Bethea and Lois Caulkins; 4-brothers: Fred (June) Geiger, Glen (Jimmie Faye) Geiger, Arthur Joe Geiger and Walter Geiger and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Ephesus Baptist Church with Pastor Marvin Lee officiating. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Old Still Cemetery in Hilliard, Florida.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan Chapel. 617365 Brandies Avenue, Callahan, Florida is honored to serve the Geiger family.