Gerald Wayne David
Gerald Wayne David, 83, of Sulphur passed away at 5:58 AM on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. David was born on September 7, 1940 in Lake Charles where he lived until moving to Sulphur in 1986. He was a graduate of Iowa High School 1958 and furthered his education at McNeese State College earning a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science.
He was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church. Mr. David worked for the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center for 36 years. He began his career as a jail guard and became a probation officer before retiring as supervisor administrator.
He enjoyed the sound of Cajun music and self-taught himself to play the accordion to the best of his ability.
He leaves behind his son, Andrew Patrick David of Sulphur.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Alpha David and brothers, Robert and D.J. David.
Visitation will begin on Sunday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the Johnson Funeral Home chapel. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00 am (Central time)
Johnson Funeral Home
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