Mr. Gerald DeWayne Todd was born December 17, 1980 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the parentage of Janice Maria Barber Todd and William Graves.
At an early age he accepted Christ and united with the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, West Point, GA under the pastorage of Rev. R. J. Brown. In 2007 he united with the Good Shepherd Church, Lanett, Alabama under the leadership of Rev. Harold Ferguson. On October 23, 2011 he united with O. H. Ministries, Lanett, Alabama under the auspices of Dr. Bertha H. Hodge and attended faithfully until his demise. His last attendance was on December 8, for bible study.
He attended Valley High School, Valley, Alabama and later received his GED.
On early Friday morning, December 9, 2011, Gerald answered the Master's call at the University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marilyn Barber Wright, Bobby Joe Barber and Floyd Zellera Graves.
A legacy of love is entrusted to his survivors: loving, caring and devoted parents, Janice and Jamie Heard, Lanett, AL and William and Gwen Graves, Boligee, AL; two precious daughters, Jasmine Geraldyona Todd and Alexis Shania Todd, both of Newnan, GA; one adoring son, Gerald Todd, Jr., Newnan, GA; four brothers, Richard Todd, Jr., Clio, AL, Patrick (Amanda) Hall, Mt. Hebron, AL, Nicolas (Kim) Pelt, Sawyerville, AL and Antoine Heard, Lanett, AL; two sisters, Amber Heard and Candace Heard, both of Valley, AL; four aunts, Gwendolyn (Joey) Dardy and Patrichal (Terry) Reed, both of Lanett, AL, Carrie Merritt, Boligee, AL and Cathy (James) Calhoun, Hartford, CT; eight uncles, Bobby Joe (Ethel) Barber, Lanett, AL, Floydzell Graves, Boligee, AL, Anthony (Jackie) Barber, Montgomery, AL, Michael Sands, Roanoke, AL, Homer (Mildred) Heard, Willie (Virginia) Heard and Fob (Brenda) Heard, all of Lanett, Al, Bob (Susie) Heard, Montgomery, AL; three nieces; three nephews; grandmother, Barbara Barber, Lanett, AL; an array of cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles, other relatives and friends.
Professional services provided by Davis Memorial Mortuary Inc. in Valley Alabama. http://davismemorialmortuary.com
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Leave a tribute2011-12-14 15:47:32
Gone to soon but never forgotten You will be miss Rest in Peace
2011-12-14 21:49:20
Gerald, I will always remember you as a good son. You taught me how to tell family and friends that I love them so again I am telling you I love you. Pop
2011-12-14 21:55:06
Gerald, my baby, I love you so much and I thank God Almighty for blessing me with us on December 17, 1980 and I lay you to rest with him on December 17,2011. Do not worry about your babies because I will take care of them. Sleep on my son, Love, Mama
2011-12-16 08:58:57
R.I.P. Gerald<3
Love, The Jones & Trammell Family
2011-12-17 09:49:49
"The Lord bless thee, and keep the: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee." Numbers 6:24,25
Thinking of you throughout the day-taking some quit moments to pray.
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Please be patient.
Remember When...
We lived in that little down stairs apartment. It was the most horrible place ever. We made the most of it with some paint and carpet you bought from someone we knew. The kitchen sink, well the lack of one, was just not right but it was made with the thought that it would make it easier on us and love. We didnt have any money to do anything so in order to eat we rolled pennies and ate for the day on our little 6 dollars. We struggled but we were happy and had fun with the the girls when they all came over. It was hard but it was fun. Love and Light
Wish You Here!!!
Things are starting to look up and become a little brighter. Its not the same without you. It never will be again.You were my guiding light in times of darkness. I miss sharing the good things with you. I hope your family is doing better and moving forward. I know you are with me everyday. I feel your strength in abundance all around me. I am so happy that u are not broken any more and smiling thru all of this. May God keep You in our thoughts and our Hearts forever more.Still loving you forever and always. I love you....Dede
Know that you are always in our thoughts and our hearts. We love today, we love tomorrow and we love you always. Thank you for all you did while you where with us. I know you were here and i am glad you are happy and worry free now. I will always love you...... Dede and family