Mr. Gerald Thomas Blue

June 17, 1948 - February 18, 2021

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under Heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.” ~ Ecclesiates 3:1-2 Gerald Thomas Blue was born on June 17, 1948 in Parkton, North Carolina and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was one of twelve children born to James and Annie Blue. Mr. Blue was known as “Jelly Ho” to his family and friends. Gerald lived a fulfilling life as a mechanic, carpenter, and laborer with many extra hobbies including gardening. Above all else his love was being surrounded by family and friends celebrating life on earth. Gerald Blue was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Renee Blue; parents and nine siblings. He is survived by: his daughter, Latonia Michelle Breeden (Terrance); his son, Mitchel Blue Sr. (Terri); son, Omarion Dixon and his longtime companion, Latonya Dixon; three grandchildren, Devonte Breeden, Latasha Breeden and Mitchel Blue Jr.; one brother and one sister, David Earl Blue and Doroeatha McNeal; and a host of other family members and friends.