HAMPSTEAD — Gerald Deen Lunsford, 97, of Hampstead, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.
He was born on October 11, 1925, in Covington County, Alabama to the late James and Lessie (Cross) Lunsford.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Minnie (Maultsby) Lunsford, of Hampstead, NC; daughter, Jan A. Lunsford of Andalusia, AL; step-son, Rick Roethlinger and wife, Ericka, of Wilmington, NC; step-daughters, Susan Riggs and husband, Glenn, of Wilmington, NC, Nancy Campbell and husband, Ray, of Wilmington; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was also preceded in death by his son, Jerry A. Lunsford; brothers, James Lunsford, J.C. Lunsford, Ray Lunsford; sister, Lonie Lee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SECU Family House or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
A memorial service will be announced soon.
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