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Gerald Eugene Heath

September 19, 1950 ~ May 2, 2024 (age 73) 73 Years Old

Gerald Heath Obituary

Gerald Eugene Heath was born on September 19th 1950 in Vincennes, IN. He passed away on May 2nd 2024 at 12:30pm. Gerald was a jack-of-all-trades and always found a way to accomplish everything he set out to complete. He lived life by the motto "Not a problem". Gerald grew up in Knox County as a preacher's son and graduated from South Knox High School in the class of 1970. He loved his job at Gemtron and after 33 years of hard work he retired. Gerald raised several foster kids and touched many lives. No matter what you ever asked of him, he showed up. He enjoyed telling his many stories to anyone who would listen and loved to make people laugh. Gerald was always the life of the party! He is survived by his wife of 52 years Rose Heath, his brother, Marty and Sharron Heath, sister Brenda and Jim Ramsey, his children Michael and spouse Heather Heath, Annie and husband Jerry Reneer, Travis Heath, Anthony and spouse Bridget Heath, and his grandchildren Justin Heath, Matthew Bubenzer, Devlin Heath, Hayden Heath, Alexus Heath, Trinity Heath, Jaxon Heath, Carter Heath, Andelin Heath, Nichlas Heath and a sister in law Nancy Heath. Gerald was preceded in death by his father Doyle Heath, mother Frances Heath, Brothers Wally, Lloyd, Kenneth and a granddaughter Temperance Heath.
The family is planning a Celebration of life on Saturday June 8th 2024 at Indiana Presbyterian Church.
Address: 2431 S Lower Indiana Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591 from 2pm-4pm. The family hopes to see you there.
The family welcomes online condolences to be left at www.fredrickandson.com. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made in Gerald’s memory to the funeral home to help defray the funeral expenses. Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Homes, Vincennes Chapel is honored to assist the Heath family with arrangements.

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