Gerald D. Samies was born on September 18, 1937 and died on September 17, 2021. “Jerry” entered the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17. He served for 27 years as a computer expert and instructor. He was stationed in Japan and Australia as well as many bases within the United States.
Jerry retired to Sarasota in 1982 and accepted a position at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department where he worked for 10 years.
He is survived by his son Gerald Samies Jr. of Ocean Springs, MS, daughter Roxanne Samies of Orlando, FL, grandchildren Brandon and Christina and great grandson Julian as well as his sister Susan Samies and brother Dale Samies both of Sarasota FL.