Gerald Lemar Argo

Gerald Lemar Argo, born May 9, 1949, in Alabama City, Alabama, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2026, after a

courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at W.T. Wilson Funeral Home, 226 Shiloh Main Street, Rainsville, AL, at 12pm-1pm.

Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather for interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 520 Parks Avenue, Scottsboro, AL.

The youngest of six children born to George Douglas Argo and Syble Adeen Young, Gerald grew up learning the value of hard work, - a

principle he carried with him every day of his life. He was a man who believed in staying busy, using his hands, and leaving things better

than he found them. If something was broken, Gerald could fix it. If something needed building, he already had a plan in mind.

He had a natural talent for restoring cars, renovating homes, and tackling projects that others might shy away from. He loved the outdoors

- hunting at sunrise, fishing on quiet waters, and enjoying the simple peace of nature. Music was another joy in his life, and he could

often be found with a guitar in his hands, filling the room with familiar tunes.

But if you knew Gerald, you also knew there was one thing that could make him sit still - Alabama football. A devoted and lifelong fan,

he cheered faithfully for his team through every season. Still, as much as he loved Alabama football, nothing in this world meant more to

him than his wife and family.

Gerald's life was defined by devotion - to his faith, his work, and especially the people he loved. He was steady, dependable, and

generous with both his time and his wisdom. He showed his love not just in words, but in actions: a repaired car, a finished project, a

helping hand, aggravating those he loved, or simply showing up when it mattered most.

Gerald was preceded in death by his father, George Argo; his mother, Syble "Adeen" Argo; sisters, Patricia Ann Alexander, Marie Annette

Moon, Elizabeth Gail Clark, and Martha Jean Butler; and his brother, Douglas Arnold Argo.

He leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 37 years, Donzella Gray Argo; his brother, Steven Paul (Amy) Argo of Hazel Green, AL;

sons, Jesse Lee (Annette) Gottschalk of Placentia, CA, Jeremy Lamar (Jillian) Argo of Jacksonville, FL, Johnathon Wayne Argo of

Encino, CA, and Scott Bradley (Kelly) Argo of Fort Payne, AL; daughters, Jessica Jean (Adam) Burke of Gadsden, AL, Joy Annette (Jim)

McElhaney of Salem, CT, and Tina Diane (Johnny) Helms of Scottsboro, AL.

His pride and joy extended to his many grandchildren: Murray (Haley) Argo of Hoover, AL; Michael (Salena) Argo of Scottsboro, AL;

Eric Gottschalk of Gadsden, AL; Gavin Gottschalk of Henderson, NV; Jesse McElhaney of Virginia Beach, VA; Conner Argo and Cohen

Argo of Fort Payne, AL; Maegan Argo of Scottsboro, AL; Lorissa Cornwell of Gadsden, AL; Yanessa (Jonathan) Quinones of Henderson,

NV; Ryan Argo, Daryn Argo, and Jalen Pack of Jacksonville, FL; Taylor (Donny) Xaycosy of West Haven, UT; and Emma Argo of Fort

Payne, AL.

His legacy continues to grow through his great-grandchildren: Hadley Argo and Dawsie Argo of Scottsboro, AL; Murray June "MJ" Argo

and Emery Argo of Hoover, AL; Jesse "Clayton" Yager of Gadsden, AL; Toby Xaycosy and Stevie Xaycosy of West Haven, UT; Kyler

Quinones and Elle Quinones of Henderson, NV; and Crew Gottschalk of Henderson, NV.

He is also survived by a niece that he loved like a daughter, Malisa Jones of Leesburg, AL; nephews Darrell (Nancy) Mitchell of Glencoe,

AL, and Anthony "Bo" (Brenda) Mitchell of Altoona, AL; cousins loved like brothers, Ronnie Bullock and Dennis Bullock; and a host of

nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends whose lives were touched by him.

Pallbearers will be Murray Argo, Michael Argo, Adam Burke, Bo Mitchell, Darrell Mitchell, and Dennis Bullock.

No matter what name you knew him by - Husband, Dad, PawPaw, Great PawPaw, Uncle, Cousin, Neighbor, or Friend - Gerald's

greatest title was simply family man. His lessons, laughter, and love will live on in every story shared, every project completed, and every

Alabama game watched in his honor.

His legacy is not only in the things he built, but in the family he built - and that legacy will endure for generations