Gervis Connelly Showalter, 85, of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on March 30, 1941, and was the son of the late Marion and Freeman Showalter. He was a man who measured his life not in accomplishments, but in relationships with family and friends. Gervis spent his early working years farming; and then became co-owner and partner of Craig & Hall Insurance until his retirement.

Gervis is survived by his wife of 65 years, Charlotte Smith Showalter; his beloved children Ginger (Ed) Saker, David (Lori) Showalter, and Mark (Crystal) Showalter. He adored his grandchildren: Jordan (Allie) Saker, Miles (Cathryn) Saker, Maggie Saker, Connor (Peyton) Showalter, Chase Showalter, Melisha Harris, Sam Showalter, and Ellie Showalter. He also treasured his five great grandchildren. Gervis is survived by a brother Bruce (Sharen) Huffman, sister-in-law Marybelle Morgan, cousin Linda Lankford, special caregivers Rita Epperson and Wilma Scott, along with cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two sisters JoNell Walker, and Brenda McCrystal.

Gervis graduated from Millersburg Military Institute in Millersburg, KY, and attended Georgetown College. Gervis was proud to grow up in Georgetown and give back to his community. He was always helping others and involved in the town he loved. In years past, he served on the following: Board of Directors at Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Board of Commissioners of the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service, Georgetown Cemetery Board, Board Member and Treasurer of Georgetown Scott County Chamber of Commerce, President and Board Member of Georgetown Kiwanis Club, Kentucky- Tennessee Kiwanis District Lt. Governor, Treasurer of Scott County Junior Pro Basketball, Chairman of United Way of the Bluegrass, President of Scott County High School Boosters Club, Scott County Board of the American Heart Association, Georgetown Scott County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year, and was a Kentucky Colonel. Gervis was a lifelong member of First Christian Church where he was a former Chairman of the Board, Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. Gervis loved singing in the church choir, and the friendships he made there. He had the rare gift of making those around him feel seen, valued, and deeply loved.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the First Christian Church, Georgetown. Public visitation will be from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The funeral will begin at 5:30 pm, with Rev. Chris Cash officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Paula Moran, Audrey Carr, Frankie Johnson, Ron Southworth, Tony Southworth, Lewis Wolfe, Victor Johnson, Mike Hockensmith, Doug Southworth, Henry Hall, Jim Borders, Sean Kirklin, Matt Slechter, Bob Henderson, and Sam Brown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Christian Church, 112 E. College St., Georgetown, KY 40324.