Michelle (Doug) Tuck, grandchildren Jeremy, Jered and Jordan Havener and Gabrielle Sparks, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters Brenda Akins and Alyne Maness, brother-in-law Gene (Betty) Bengtson, other relatives and friends. Gerald entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Garden View Care Center. Although he was scheduled to return to his "earthly" home that day, God called him to his heavenly "home". Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to services, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Burial will full military honors will follow in the Essex Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Faith Covenant Church in Essex.