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Gerald Francis Erickson

1936 - 2022

Gerald Francis Erickson obituary, 1936-2022, Orlando, FL

BORN

1936

DIED

2022

Gerald Erickson Obituary

Gerald Francis Erickson peacefully passed on July 5, 2022. He was born in Elyria Ohio on September 18, 1936, to the late Elmer and Lois Erickson. Jerry is survived in death by his wife Sue, and daughters Patsy Minor (Mike), Christy Giddens (Craig) and Lisa Bishop (Jerry). Grandchildren Jamie Gadoury (Gene), Jennifer, David, Kaleigh Arsenault (Shane) and Neil. Great grandchildren Karly, Gavin, Cameron, Kayden, Logan, Shane Jr., Brooklyn and Rhett. Siblings Tom (Ida Lou), Carol Kelly (Tom), Jon and many nieces and nephews. Jerry attended both Boone and Edgewater Highschool and was a proud graduate of Georgia Tech. He was an engineer for Orlando Utilities Commission for 35 years planning for the future. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed travel and sports. Services will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park July 12, 2022, at 11:00 am.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2022.

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A brother

July 11, 2022

On July 5, 2022 the finest man in the world entered heaven.....he was our brother, our older brother, he was the leader, he set the example, he was not only a brother, he was a role model, he was a dedicated student, a loyal, productive and vital employee, he was a superb husband, an outstanding father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and mentor to many.......there has never been a more true example of a Christian man........never.....he will be missed...but his presence will always be with us and his legacy will shine for all those who knew him, trusted him and shared some of his life....rest easy, brother, you fought the good fight, you finished your work......

GW

July 9, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16, 17.

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