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Gerald D. Sudduth

April 23, 1948 — July 8, 2024

Gerald D. Sudduth, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday, July 8, 2024, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born April 23, 1948 in Decatur, Indiana to Frederick and Ruth (Hamrick) Sudduth.  On July 25, 1987, Gerald was united in marriage to Geraldine Lewton-McBride at the First United Methodist Church.

Gerald was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Indiana.

He was a 1966 graduate of Decatur High School and retired as a production worker from GE in Decatur and Fort Wayne in 2001. After retirement, he was employed at the Wal Mart Tire Center and played Santa Claus for several years at Wal Mart.

He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, photography, Green Bay Packers, and watching old Western movies. Gerald refurbished and built many bicycles for his family.

He is survived by his spouse, Geraldine Sudduth of Decatur, Indiana; son, Jeffrey (Jamie) Sudduth of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Jodi (Wade) Manning of Bluffton, Indiana; step-son, Christopher McBride of Decatur, Indiana; step-daughter, Jennifer (Heath) Mendez of Decatur, Indiana; step-son, John (Nikki) McBride of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two sisters, Carolyn (Ray) Roman and Linda Anderson both of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Dennis (Tonya) Sudduth of Decatur, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Gabriel Diaz, Cody Mendez, Caleb Mendez, Delee Manning, Matthew Rush, Samantha Sudduth, Makayla Sudduth, Kaitlyn McBride, D.J. Maggart, Dalton Maggart, and Devin Maggart; and five great-grandchildren; and three on the way.

Gerald was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Sipe.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana with Pastor John McCullough officiating.  Burial will follow in Decatur Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church or the donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana

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Friday, July 12, 2024

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