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Gerald Elrod Obituary
Gerald was employed at Anniston Army Depot for 15 years. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School (1984). He was also employed at Food World for 20 years. Gerald had a magnetic personality and never met a stranger. His energy, sense of humor and compassion for others will be greatly missed.
Gerald was preceded in death by his father, Ray Elrod; and fiancée, Debbie Griffith.
He is survived by his mother, Minnie Elrod; brother, James Elrod; sister, Angie Broadwell (Barry); nieces and nephew, Corleigh McElroy (Caleb), Bailey Elrod, and Peyton Broadwell.
Pallbearers will be Barry Twigg, Dennis Twigg, Caleb McElroy, Barry Broadwell, Chuck Chambers and Zack Chambers.
Honorary pallbearers are his co-workers at Anniston Army Depot.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW Post 2760 Children's Christmas Bicycle Fund, 233 N. Third St., Gadsden, AL 35902.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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She'Lante Shoals A.H.S. c/o '90
July 22, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your brother, Angie.
Tim staples
July 22, 2019
Bro, you will be missed. may your soul rest in peace with the lord- Jesus Christ.
Amy Pope
July 21, 2019
I have many fond memories of Elrod. He always had a smile on his face and made us all laugh. I will cherish my memories of good times.
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Phil Smith
July 20, 2019
Been a while since we played b-ball together Gerald, but we did a lot of that. You'll be missed. RIP.
Laurie Armstrong-Ford
July 20, 2019
Sorry for your loss Debbie
My prayers to you and The Elrod Family.
Laurie Armstrong-Ford
TOMMIE COBB.
July 20, 2019
SUCH A GREAT GUY TO WORK WITH NEVER A DULL MOMENT ALWAYS HAPPY LOVE YOU GERALD /THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES]
Mary Rowe
July 19, 2019
My prayers and condolences to the family Gerald will certainly be missed
Phillip Wise
July 19, 2019
Gerald was a great man an friend was a great basketball player RIP
ron cody
July 19, 2019
I worked with Gerald for years in building 143 He was a very good friend and a joy to work with he will be missed. ron cody
Randy Whitt
July 19, 2019
Made the job at foodworld enjoyable with his humor and good work. Genuinely a nice person and left a positive influence on all who knew him.
Kristi Martin
July 19, 2019
Will miss this young man as I knew him well. May God bless and comfort his family.
Sonya Holiday
July 19, 2019
My condolences to the family...Elrod was a sweet, kind & thoughtful person, I enjoyed talking with him at work...bldg.143...
Patsy Kelley
July 18, 2019
We will miss him dearly building 143 and building 400
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