Gerald Lynn Gladney was born on September 9, 1955 in Shreveport, LA and transitioned to eternal life on November 30, 2020 at age 65.

Gerald grew up in Cullen, LA and proudly joined the Air Force after high school. He lived in Los Angeles, CA for many years before settling in Kansas City, MO. During Gerald's time in Kansas City, he fellowshipped at Bannister Road Baptist Church and worked until retirement at Ford Motor Company. In 2016, Gerald reconnected with high school classmate, Eloise Allen and the two married.

Gerald was one-of-kind and admired by many for his strong principles, loyalty and quick wit. He was extremely sentimental, but fierce about the people and things he loved. The ones who knew him well, knew his heart.

Those who are left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Eloise; 2 children, Kim & Marlon; 2 step daughters, Cassandra & La'Sundra; 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Gerrica, Cierra, Ibrianna & Ivan; mother, Helen Louise; step mother, Jean; biological father, Bo Miller; 9 siblings, Gregory, Torin, Jared, Joseph, Jr., Phyllis, Renee, Norma, Monique, & TaShay and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his loving and devoted father, James Douglas Gladney.

Flowers and/or Donation:

Gerald battled with liver disease for several years and after receiving a liver transplant in July 2020, followed by numerous and rare complications, his body succumbed.

In his memory, the family is asking that you consider making a donation to the American Liver Foundation in Gerald's honor. Your donation may be in lieu of, or in addition to, sending flowers. No amount is too small and helps support others who are impacted by liver disease.

Please make your donation at:

https://liverfoundation.org/for-patients/donate-now/

Please note:

Due to covid, the memorial service will not be open to the public. Please contact the family for details on how to attend virtually.