Died: 16th August 2025

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home, Invercargill, on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Aged 88 years.

Beloved husband of Frances.

Cherished father and father-in-law of Paul and Jane (Nelson), Marie and Rob (Queenstown), Nigel and Lisa (Invercargill), Mark and Nic (Rotorua), Peter and Jo (Queenstown), Stephen and Michelle (Invercargill).

Treasured Grandfather of Joseph, Olivia, Danyal, Claudia, Georgia, Benjamin, Jacob, Abby, Alice, Madeline, Joshua, Jamie, Tyra, Zac, Kody, Carter and great grandchild Marlee.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Hospice, RDNS carers, District Nurses, for their loving care of Jimmy.

A private service to celebrate Jimmy was held on Wednesday 20 August 2025, at St Theresas Church.

Messages may be sent to the "Gear Family," 48 Ward Street, Invercargill.