Gerald was an Artist and he became a self taught admin in the field of GIS. He also enjoyed many forms of the Arts. Painting and wood crafting were among his most favorite. He was a deep thinker and would sometimes put his thoughts in writing of poetry or songs. He suffered a stroke in 2009 and received surgery in a Waco, McLennan County Hospital. He currently is continuing a 32 year employment with the McLennan County Appraisal District. He is currently living in Nolanville Texas. Gerald is raising his granddaughter Tristen Nicol Gandesbery born July 27, 2011.