Gerardo Martinez Carlos, 55, died unexpectedly May 04, 2022, while living his best life on vacation in Kauai Hawaii. He was born April 29, 1967 in El Paso Texas, to Rosario Martinez Carlos and Roman Carlos. To most people, he was known as Jerry Carlos, the Navy veteran who dedicated his entire adult life to helping his fellow veterans better their quality of life in any way he could. Gerardo served in the U.S. Navy from 1987 to 1992 on the U.S.S. Wisconsin. Proud of the commitment he embarked in, Gerardo participated in Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm from 1990 to 1991. He was awarded medals of National Defense Service, Good Conduct, and Kuwalt Liberation medals, among others. In 1990, he welcomed a son by the same name, Gerardo “Jerry” Carlos, and in 1993, a second son was born, Devin Thomas Carlos. He is also survived by a sisters, Mercedes Morales, Pilar Mayhall, Angelica Faulkner, and Patricia Estrada.
A viewing will be held 3:00-4:00p.m. followed by a service of remembrance at 4:00p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Johns-Ridout’s Funeral Parlors, 2116 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL. Those who wish to remember Gerardo with his closest friends and family are welcome to join the services. Gerardo was a generous, extraordinary man, who loved his two boys, and the work he dedicated himself to the Department of Veterans Affairs as Acting Assistant Chief of Supply Chain Management. Gerardo will be missed deeply by the hearts of those he touched with his kindness, generosity, and passion. “Take it to Heart, make a difference for the veterans who put their lives on the line for the Freedom and Liberty we all enjoy.” -Gerardo M. Carlos.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridouts.com for the Carlos family.
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