Baton Rouge, LA. - Mr. Jefferson Donald "Don" Gerald, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1937, in McComb, Mississippi, to parents, William and Velma Gerald. Mr. Jefferson was an avid hunter and fisherman; he loved woodworking and reading. He was a competitive runner and athlete at Mississippi college, Clinton, MS, member of the "M" Club, a United Way Chairman. He loved Ole Miss Football, singing in the church choirs, cooking and eating! He always loved a good meal! He was employed at Delta Southern Corporation and Stupp Corporation before going to the State of Louisiana in Civil Service as an Analyst and Investigator. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Bailey Holmes Gerald; son, David Gerald (Sue), Daughter, Donna Teekel Gerald, son, Jeffrey W. Gerald, step son, John M. Holmes (Lisa); step daughters, Vicki L. Holmes (Tracy) and Shannon Holmes Graham; grandchildren, Danielle Wagley (Ryan), Chad Gerald (Leah), Cherie Lambert, Karen Nunnery (Mike), Josh Teekel (Mandy0, Breanna Robillard, Timothy Gerald, Kristen Hibbard (Josh),Matthew Holmes (Christina), Mason Graham and Natalie Graham; great grandchildren, Chase, Blake, Sophie, Alaina, Payton, Paige, Pressley, Madison, Caroline, Allie, Haley, Macey, Caden, Lexie, Oliver, Benjamin and Oliva; great grandchildren, Emma and Colton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will take place at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA., on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm until funeral services time of 2:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Rev. Leslie Hyacinth with Broadmoor United Methodist Church will be conducting the service.

Pallbearers will be, Josh Teekel, Chad Gerald, Mike Nunnery, Matthew Holmes, Mason Graham, Ryan Wagley and Josh Hibbard. Special thanks to Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge and Dr. Richard Leiux of Baton Rouge Clinic. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to your favorite charity in honor of Mr. Jefferson "Don" Gerald.