Gerald retired from Walker-Laberge Company as a Glazier and served in the US Army.
He is survived by his step-son, William C. Epperly and his wife, Amy; step-daughter, Beth A. Hauser and her husband, Herbert; and sister, Roberta "Bobbi" May.
A celebration of life for Gerald will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. A burial will occur at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462.