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Willie Howard Gerald

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Booker T. Washington High School Norfolk State University

Willie Gerald Obituary

Willie Howard Gerald NORFOLK - Willie Howard Gerald passed away Feb. 9, 2009 after a short illness. Born in Norfolk, he was a former member of Bethlehem Church of Christ Disciples. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a state employee. "Howard," as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was predeceased by his father, Stellie Gerald and grandparents, William and Sarah Boone. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elsie Gerald; his son, Beron; daughter-in-law, Sherrie; grandsons, Breon Jr. and Jaden Gerald; former wife, Diane B. Gerald; cousins, devoted friends and classmates. The family appreciates all acts of kindness during the illness and passing of our loved one. A private entombment is planned. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 21, 2009.

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Joyce Lee

March 4, 2009

To Gerald:
Always and forever Love Joyce

Randolph Branch

February 23, 2009

My condolences and deepest sympathy to the Gerald family. Howard was a friend and classmate that I had known for over fifty years. We first met in elementary school (John Goode) in the Brambleton section of Norfolk and moved on together through Jr. High (Ruffner) and High School (BTW). We claimed our parents addresses as home on Canton Ave. for more than forty years. Howard will be sorely missed by members of the Campostella Heights community and the Booker T. Washington Class of 1968.

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