ELLERBE — Gerald Lee Stutts, 75, of Ellerbe passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Gerald was born on May 5, 1945 in Moore County, a son of the late Coy Melvin Stutts and Carrie Octavia Hall Stutts. He was a machinist in the textiles industry. He continued his education in many fields including culinary school.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lee Stutts; and a sister, Shirley Joann Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Faye Stutts; children, Wendy Stutts (Talmadge Ward) of Ocean Isle Beach, Patrick Gray Stutts (Nikki)of Siler City, Cambi Powell (Marcus) of Ellerbe, Gary Sheffield of Siler City; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Phillip Stutts (Faye) and Danny Stutts.
The family will greet friends and family at Derby Baptist Church from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday May 2, 2021 and other times at the home.
Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Derby Baptist Church with the Rev. Todd Carpenter and the Rev. Thomas Mingin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Due to COVID-19, facial coverings and social distancing are required.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
Carter Funeral Home is assisting the Stutts family.
