ANDERSON, Gerald L. "Andy" 65, of Temple Terrace, passed away April 20, at Florida Hospital Tampa in Tampa, Florida. Gerald was born in Racine WI, raised in Illinois and spent most of his adult life in the Tampa Bay area. Gerald served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, proudly served 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam. Andy was a restaurant manager in the area. He was a lover of sports and animals. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles A. Cook. He will be dearly missed by his wife Myra Jean, brothers; Ronald, Howard, sisters; Shirley, Judie, Pat and Beth, many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at the Thonotosassa United Methodist Church, Monday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Children's Home. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurryterraceoaks.com
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on April 22, 2012