ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: GERKIN, EDWIN CHARLES, SR. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= GERKIN, EDWIN CHARLES, SR. October 28, 1966 - June 22, 2016 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1606.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Capt. Edwin Charles Gerkin, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 surrounded by family at his home in Bush, LA. He was born on October 28, 1966 in Port Sulphur, LA to Capt. Louis J. Gerkin, Sr. and Darlene Jenkins Raines. Eddie is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer White Gerkin. He was the loving father of Amanda L. Gerkin, Edwin “Charlie” Gerkin, Jr., and Breana F. Hill. Eddie will be dearly missed by his four grandchildren, Jayden, Payton, Jaxson, and Ryder. He was the brother of Louis, Jr., Jeff, Joey and Stacy. Eddie is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 3:00 PM with visitation from 1:00 PM until service time ===================