Gerald Lawrence Gulick Jr.

Age 26, of Saint Louis, passed away, December 27th, 2016.

He was born July, 26th 1990, in Orange County, California. The son of Gerald Gulick Sr and Mary Graham. He is a graduate of Breckenridge High School, class of 2009. He became a Marine in June of 2009, and was stationed in Camp Pendelton, California. Gerald was able to see the world, and was very proud of his service.

Gerald became a father February 15th, 2011, to Jade Lin Gulick. He was immediately in love and was a proud father. Nothing in his life made him more proud than Jade. He was a strong believer in Christ, and following his passion. Gerald was an entrepreneur and business student at CMU. He was the founder of Viral Designs, and worked with many  local schools designing shirts for their sports team.

Gerald was a kind and gentle hearted soul, who believed in second chances and finding your own happiness. He was a firm believer in following your passion, and was always striving to better himself for his daughter. 

He is survived by his parents and step parents, Mary and Mark Graham, and Gerald and Nikki Gulick, daughter Jade Gulick, siblings Brandon Wingle, Amanda (Kurt) Thomas, Dalton Gulick, and step-siblings Nicole (Matt) Martinez, and Nick (Kat) Gulick, grandmother, Amanda Gates, and step grandparents, Norm and Sandy Graham, nieces and nephews, Ella Wingle, Isaac and Eloise Thomas, and Cal Martinez. Many Aunts and Uncles, cousins, friends, his very loved dog, Bucephalus and cat, Jesse James.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Lawrence and Shirley Gulick and grandfather, Oscar (Buck) Gates.

A viewing will be held at Barden Funeral Home, located at 225 W. Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 from 3pm - 6pm and a funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2016 at 2 pm., with Pastor Dale Wolfe officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made towards his daughter Jade's college fund. 

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Jan Colton]

As a Blue Star mom of a sergeant in the USMC, my heart bleeds for you both, Mom and Dad. Your son was an honorable man who stood up for his country. Burying him is the most painful act a parent will ever endure.

Be with God, Marine.

[Kimberly Jimenez]

Mary Jo, Brandon, Amanda, and Jade,
My heart is filled with love for you all. Jerry was too young, but God needed him more. My prayers are with you, for God to give you the strenght to carry on. Sending my live and lots if hugs.
Jerry,
Your were a special person and such a great individual that God took you home to be by his side. Semper Fi my brother in Blue.

[Joseph Baruffi]

Guard the gates until relieved, Marine. Semper Fidelis.

[Charles and Ruth Head]

There are no words, I am so sorry, my prayers are with you all.

[Charles and Ruth Head]

There are no words, I am so sorry, my prayers are with you all.

[Phyllis Wilson]

So sorry for your familys loss my prayers are going out to your family

[Larry & ila collins]

So sorry for your loss.He will be missed.Jade will know her daddy through your memories.

[Babe Quintrall]

I am sorry for your loss of Gerald. Like a father who removes the cause of his children's suffering and dries their eyes, our Heavenly Father will find great joy in fulfilling his promise to bring an end to sickness, pain and death! (Revelation 21:3,4) While you await this promise, draw strength and comfort from God, who is " close to the brokenhearted, and He saves those who are crushed in spirit.
( Psalm 34:18) All the best wishes for your family at this very difficult time. Take care of each other.