Gerald W Stroud

ROCKY MOUNT – Gerald Wade Stroud, age 69, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017. Born in Duplin County, NC on November 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Needham Jeffie Stroud and Goldie Mae Jones Stroud.

Gerald retired from Burlington Industries after over 30 years of dedicated service. He was active at Ephesus Baptist Church. He was a humble man, always putting others before himself and he loved his family unconditionally. He loved reading and enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved the mountains. Gerald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Gerald leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 50 years, Bonnie Webb Stroud; son, Jeff Stroud and wife, Lou Ellen, of Rocky Mount and daughter, Rhonda Stroud of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Wesley Stroud and Nora Stroud; brother, Darrel Stroud and wife, Angelia, of Black Creek; sister, Tammy Pittman of Black Creek; and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Brian Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Ephesus Baptist Church, 7300 W. Old Spring Hope Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.