Gerald Steven Coomes, 73, of Rochester, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence.

Gerald was born September 9, 1947, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Dorval and Jeanelle Ware Coomes.  He was one of the founders of Morgantown Plastics, later changed to Delta Faucet, retiring after 25 years.  Gerald was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Morgantown, Kentucky, and the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his grandparents, Engram and Robbie Coomes, and mother-in-law, Lois Wilkerson.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Coomes of Rochester, Kentucky; four children, Robert Coomes (Kathy) of Rochester, Kentucky, Marie Eblen (Bart) of Robards, Kentucky, Jeff Coomes (Lisa) of Morgantown, Kentucky, and Jennifer Cardwell (Dennis) of Morgantown, Kentucky; nine grandchildren, Daniella Coomes of Evansville, Indiana, Adam Coomes (Ashley) of Richmond, Kentucky, Jon Paul Eblen (Kristin) of Robards, Kentucky, Jacob Eblen of Robards, Kentucky, Abby Coomes of Morgantown, Kentucky, Braxton Coomes of Morgantown, Kentucky, Haleigh Burton (Nathan) of Morgantown, Kentucky, Heath Cardwell of Morgantown, Kentucky, and Harlee Cardwell of Morgantown, Kentucky; five great-grandchildren, Zander, Zoey, Levi, Vann, and Avery; nine siblings, Mike Coomes (Judy) of Henderson, Kentucky, Eddie Coomes (Donna) of Henderson, Kentucky, Ricky Coomes of Henderson, Kentucky, Raymond Coomes (Theresa) of Henderson Kentucky, Anne Klaffer of Henderson, Kentucky, Mary Schinault of Henderson, Kentucky, Regina Bennett of Iowa, Nancy Ritter (Rudy) of Henderson, Kentucky, and Sister Alicia Coomes of Mt. St. Joseph, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Julio Barrera and Father Larry McBride will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Jones Funeral Chapel, 927 W.G.L. Smith Street, Morgantown, Kentucky 42261, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Visitation will also be 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jon Paul Eblen, Adam Coomes, Braxton Coomes, Heath Cardwell, Jacob Eblen, and Ted Seiler.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Cardwell and Bart Eblen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Building Fund or America Needs Fatima, P.O. Box 341, Hanover, PA 17331.

Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Gerald at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com.

Online condolences may also be made at www.rudyrowland.com .