Gerald, born on January 8th, 1953, attended Oklahoma State Institute of Technology in Okmulgee. He worked various jobs in the manufacturing industry over the years including Smith Gruners, Mertz, Nichols Manufacturing and Cameron Industries in Ponca City and Zeeco in Broken Arrow. He retired in 2018. He enjoyed spending time with the grandkids, and was always there to lend a helping hand when needed. He frequently dropped everything to help a neighbor or his daughter’s next house project. He loved animals and babied his Goldendoodle Charlie.