Gerald Doster

October 6, 1943 ~ January 19, 2020
Born in:
Lilburn, GA
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
Gerald Curtis Doster, age 76, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Sunday, January 19th, 2020. He was a son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Gerald was an avid lover of hunting, fishing, golfing, and music. However, his true passion was his family, by whom he was adored. Gerald was inducted into the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012 having played for veterans the majority of his adult life and was also a member of the Conyers Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents James Curtis and Irma Lee Doster, brother Robert (Bobby), and sister Becky. He is survived by his wife Candace, his girls Tracy Newsom (David), Kimberly Doster, Lisa Ragan (Harry), and Summer Doster and their mother, Sherry Doster. His bonus children: Andrea, Shelley, Missy, Darcy, Jake, and Geoff. Sisters Sue Fortner, Dorris Cotton, Joan Mcleod.A host of nieces and nephews, 6 grandchildren and spouses, 8 great-grandchildren, 19 bonus grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Wages & Sons Funeral Home with Pam Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends the day prior from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Services
Celebration of Life: January 23, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, 30083
770-469-9811
Visitation: January 22, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, 30083
770-469-9811
Visitation: January 22, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, 30083
770-469-9811
We will miss his wit and humor and cherish the many memories made throughout 50+ years Gerald was a friend to anyone who crossed his path
May you hit them long and straight on that beautiful golf club that now has you as a member
A lifelong friend to our family. He was more a brother than a friend. He will be missed by so many. He was noted for his version of “Rocking Robin”. Now sing for all our loved ones in heaven. Will miss you greatly.
Love, Jeannie Melton Chastain, Stephanie Melton Quarles, Buddy Melton and Pat Melton Faglier.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Glenda and Tommy VanDeGriek
My deepest sympathy to the family. I enjoyed golf with Gerald many times and will have lasting memories of those good times.