Gerald (Gerry) Phillip Hirsch, age 74, of Clarksville, TN died Tuesday June 18, 2013 at Signature Health Care.

He was born April 5, 1939 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Meyer and Gorgia Hirsch.   He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lowell and D.J. Hirsch and two sisters, Josephine Maine and Phyllis Hirsch.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Hirsch; and two brothers: Arthur Hirsch (Jean), Phoenix, AZ and Kenneth Hirsch (Shirley), Boca Raton, FL.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday June 21, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Tim Parrish officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of the service.

Gerry received his Doctorate Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Southern California.

Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN. 37040.  Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpley.com.