Gerald was born on July 4, 1952 in Van Dyke, Michigan, and eventually settled in Arizona. He is predeceased by his mother, Eva Heath; his beloved wife, Ruth Heath; brothers, Robert and Harold Heath and sister, Vicki Heath.
He served his country, first in the United States Army, then in the Navy. Gerald loved camping, fishing, hunting, cars, guns and anything fixable. He worked as an appliance technician for most of his life, and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Gerald is survived by his father, Ralph Heath; brother, Ralph (Mary) Heath; Sisters, Karen Jones and Carol Dangio; sons, Ralph (Tiffany) Heath and John (Feryn) Heath; daughter, Tina Heath (Jake Huff); step-son, Donnie Steen; step-daughter, Tammy Steen and many grand-children, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He fought a hard battle.
Visitation will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027, with Committal Services to follow at 2:00 PM at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Donations may be made to the family in care of Ralph Heath.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com for the Heath family.
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