James Edward Geyer, Sr. age 73, of La Vergne, TN, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He is the son of the late Frank and Marion Geyer. Mr. Geyer is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Loretta Grist, Ronald Simmons, Richard Simmons, Donna (Robert) Green, Nadene (Andrew) Patellaro, Howard Geyer, Connie (Gerald) Turner and James Geyer, Jr.; sisters Peggie Delacosta, Gerrie Pascarella and Mary Anderson; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Illinois. Online condolences can be made at the Woodfin Memorial Chapel website www.woodfinchapel.com 615-893-5151.