David Jackson

Being seven years older than Brother Gerald, I never really got to know him early-on. After my retirement, and later on during his disability, Paul and I took on Gerald's care and transporting him to Oteen Hospital for his many, treatments for paralysis, cancer and kidney disease. During those trips, and although he detested his physical condition, I was amazed at his positive attitude. He never complained, eventually enduring 37 years before being over-whelmed with those maladies. He...

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Thinking of you all. Sorry we could not make itHeather Lee, Kevin and Karter Beck

Paul and I want to recognize Gerald's niece, Mary Ann Morgan for her early-on care of Gerald.
Thanks so much...

I have know Gerald most of my life. He called me many time advising me of some specials or if Ray had brought him something good to eat he wanted me to try. He would always say it is gooood. The next time he called I anticipated his next question. How was it, or did you try it? Sometimes I would fudge because his list was very lengthy. I would just say that was great. I will remember with fondness our friendship. David endured so much and demanded so little. Good Bye to my Good Friend.. Joe...

I am so sorry for the passing of Gerald, we love you guys very much and will continue to pray for your family. We are so grateful for his service to our country, he has always been a trooper with a great attitude. He will be missed very much. With sympathy, the Mintons

Being a brother and seven years older than Gerald, I never really got to know him closely when younger. After my retirement many years later, and during his disablement, Brother Paul and I took on caring and transporting him to the VA hospital hundreds of times. Although he despised his afflictions, I was amazed that after 30+ years of afflictions (brain surgery ,tumor radiation, chemotherapy, and many surgeries) that he could continue such a positive attitude and determination to beat...