Gerald Grey Phares Jr.

Gerald Grey Phares, Jr. went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born & he lived in LA attending Central City schools. During HS he singly operated a dairy farm, milking the cows before school, where he was voted ‘most likely to succeed’. After HS he obtained a BA from LSU in Agriculture & a MA in Banking where he was voted President of his class at the LSU Banking School. His employment included positions as President of various Agricultural Banks around the state. His final career was as owner/ operator of the Book Warehouse on Florida Blvd. He touched the lives of many people, especially his grandchildren, whom he picked up from home during the summer and took to work with him so they could learn hard work & responsibility. He also took them camping during the summer where he taught them about nature and healthy fun. Gerald was generous, charismatic, and unconditionally honest & direct. After Retirement he & his wife became involved with the BR Camillia Society, where he also served as club President.

Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Sharon Robinson Phares, having 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Gerald was always willing to help family, friends & strangers with his strength, optimism & values. Gerald’s values solidified when he became a born-again Christian, serving the Lord with intensity. It may be said by most that knew him, that he Served His Generation Well.

Gerald is survived by daughters: Bambi Carpenter (Brent), Lydia Fellner (Fred), Mandy Manda (John), Alanna Davis (Max), and Sissy Hughes (d. Mike). Pall bearers are grandchildren Chancellor Carpenter, Cameron Carpenter, Caleb Fellner, Joseph Golmon, Gabe Jacobs, Josh Hughes, Michael Polozola, and Sharon Fellner as honorary.

Please join us on Monday morning at Live Oak Church, 34890 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70706 for a visitation beginning at 9:00AM until the Funeral Service at 11:15AM