James Gerald's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2023 in Ottawa, Illinois

James Gerald

October 20, 1945 - February 14, 2023 (77 years old)

Ottawa, Illinois

James Gerald's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2023 in Ottawa, Illinois

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Ottawa Funeral Home Inc

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James Gerald

October 20, 1945 - February 14, 2023 (77 years old)

Ottawa, Illinois

James Gerald Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Gerald of Ottawa, Illinois, born in Mullins, South Carolina, who passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Franklin and Georgianna Gerrald (Brown); his wife Pamela Beutler; his son Aric Gerald; and his sisters, Jean Stevens, Audrey Barto, Margie McCaw and Georgia Mildice.

He is survived by: his daughter Jamie Terry (Edward); his granddaughters, Sydney Strobel (Christian Santoy) and Savannah Strobel (Eddie Hettel); his siblings, Donald Gerrald (Sue) and Frankie Ellis; and his close friend Tess Burke. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ottawa Funeral Home Inc



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