Gerald Rome Obituary

Gerald Joseph Rome, of Maryville Tn, passed away 6-9-22 leaving his earthly home to join God in his heavenly home after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, Father, Grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was proudly born and raised in New Orleans, La and lived in Metairie La until 2017 when he and his wife retired and moved to Maryville Tn. Preceded in death by his mother Eula Plaisance Rome, Father Raymond Rome, Mother in law Kathryn Faulkner White, Brother in law Jimmy White, and Brother in law Frederick Bergens. Survived by his beloved wife Samantha White Rome, Children daughter and spouse Kim and Bucky Brinkman, son Gerald Rome Jr, daughter Krystle Granger and partner Jeff Morrison, daughter Cassandra Granger and partner Kevin Anthony, daughter Lauren Rome, son Travis Granger, daughter Sheryl Weibelt and partner Roy Peabody, sister Darlene Bergens, Father in law William White, Sister in law Sabrina Calamia, Brother in law and spouse Jason and Tina White. Eight Grandchildren Kristi Anne Lyons, Michael Lyons, Amber Rome and partner Luke Ellis, Celea Coopet and spouse Chris Coopet, Bethany Rome, Beaux Rome, Lily Anthony, and Daisy Anthony. Great Grandchildren Patience and Grace Coopet. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, a Goddaughter, and many close friends he considered family. He taught a medical assistants course at Eastern College for 18 years before working with Hematology and Oncology with Crescent City Physicians at Touro. He was a proud disabled Army veteran. He served as a medical specialist. He served on the DMZ with the 2nd medical battalion 2nd Infantry division. Services will be held Monday 6-20-2022 at 2:00pm at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville, Tn and is being handled by McCarty Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Gerald's family will be eternally grateful to his VA representative Nathan Weinbaum, Drs Botros, Magee, Meyers, and Budayr, the VA Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, and all staff involved in his treatment for their care, true compassion, and emotional investment in his life.