Gerald E. Brubaker

Gerald E. Brubaker, age 85, a McMinnville, TN resident and Lodi, OH native was born September 20, 1935 and died May 30, 2021 at Willow Branch Health and Rehab in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. He was an airplane propeller mechanic, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, had a passionate interest in missionary work, and was the son of the late Howard C. and Irene I. Repp Brubaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Lala Brown Brubaker; brother, Daryl H. Brubaker; and sister, Darlene Meek. Mr. Brubaker is survived by son, Billy P. Brubaker; sister, Betty Walters; and brother, Ron Brubaker. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Christ United Methodist Church with Pastor Sommer Worley officiating. Inurnment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville. No visitation will be held at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.