He was born May 19, 1938 in Ede, Netherlands. He was one of three sets of twins born to Morris and Alida (Bakkenes) Braafhart, Sr.
He served in the United States Army, the United States Navy, finishing his career in the Naval Reserve from which he retired as Petty Officer Second Class. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 148 Riverview, Fla.
He is predeceased by his wife Lura, his parents, 2 brothers; his twin Marinus and Morris, sister Gertrui, 2 sons; Shannon and Shay, and 1 grandson Ryan Andrew.
Gerald is survived by son Shattuck (Lisa) Braafhart of Holton, MI, daughter SaQuana (Jeff) Mott of Fremont, MI, brothers Casper (Blanca) of Mission, TX, Harry (Brigitte) of Fremont, MI, sister Alice Braafhart of Fremont, MI, 4 grandchildren; Shattuck, Jr., Kyle, Devin, and Shelby, 4 great grandchildren; Leah, Sophia, identical twin boys Liam Gray and Owen J.
A visitation for Gerald will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 1:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 S. W. 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerald's memory may be made to LifePath Hospice, https://lifepathhospice.chaptershealth.org/GeneralDonation.
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