Gerald Thomas Norman Louison, 72, was received into Heaven on October 2, 2016, just shy of his 73rd birthday, celebrated October 13. Jerry, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, FL, was a life-long truck driver, recently retired from RBI Trucking of Cairo, GA. He was a loving father and grandfather and a big-hearted and loyal friend who left a lasting impression on every person he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Louison and Mathilda Maruska.
Jerry is survived by the family he was so very proud of, 2 daughters Tina McIntire and Sherri Louison, and his 3 beloved grandchildren, Spencer Louison, Kaitlyn McIntire and Dylan Scot McIntire, He is also survived by his Sisters Norma Jim Austin, Barbara Leskinen, Sherrel Postal and Pam Allan; Step-siblings Shelly Jim Crandal, Michael Debbie Erickson and 4 Aunts and 2 uncles; and many nieces and nephews.
The family invites his family and friends to a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, GA. Sympathy may be expressed online at
www.musicfuneralservices.com
. Mr. Louison's family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.