Gerald Unks

He was awesome! And he provided the best Crepe Myrtle Parties!

I am taking this opportunity to once again ponder about my treasured time spent in your company as you 'held court' every evening in your home that you shared with us! After 55 years, last week, Oct 2022, I returned to Chapel Hill to join in the celebration of Larry Miller's induction in the UNC Hall of Fame for his stellar basketball contribution. Many players from the 1968 team were present. You knew most of them, and know that they all speak so highly of you. Again RIP dear friend, until...

Additional to the memories I expressed in my guest book entry yesterday, I would very much like to be in touch with others like me who were so very fortunate to live in Gerry's home in 1968/1969, so that we can add to those memories. We were Bo and Suzi Wood, friends of Cindy and Danny Talbott. Please email if you were there... [email protected] .

So very sorry to have missed finding you in time to have been able to reminisce about our wonderful time sharing your home in 1967/68, living in your basement apartment. Bo loved your class, and I even attended your classes as a guest sometimes. You were such fun and an amazing friend. I only regret that we lost touch over the 50+ years since that magical era. RIP gently dear Gerry, knowing you left this world far much better than you found it... Love always...

Dr Unks was the most phenomenal educator I ever had the honor of meeting. The final lecture of Education in America was one I had the privilege of returning to hear year after year, and his passion never faltered in its delivery.

The greatest educator I ever knew, Dr Unks opened my eyes, challenged my assumptions, and increased my understanding of effective teaching and American Society. Although his course was not intended for teacher training but instead to increase the understanding of the educational system for future parents and leaders, I became a private piano teacher and am so much more of an effective teacher because of Dr. Unks. Thanks to him my online reviews are 4.97. I had the pleasure and privilege of...

Jerry Unks grew up in the little town of Mornton, Illinois where we were together in the same grade at Morton High. That was many years before he became Dr Unks.
It was in the 50's, I remember well In Coach Carpenters Class, how he always knew the answers in the current events discussion.. One day I said," how is it that you always know what is going on in the world?". He said, "My parents have us discuss the news each night at the dinner table".
Bravo to Jerry's parents...

Thinking of Dr. Unks' family and friends at this time. He was a truly stellar feller and outstanding and memorable professor at UNC. Rest In Peace.

Dr. Unks was such a great teacher. One day, after class, he mentioned to some of us that he was digging up his yard to put in a drainage system. Four of us immediately offered to help. When we got there it was a fiasco, with Dr. Unks in high glory, directing us where to dig. We dug up his entire yard. He was delighted. I got an A in his class.