EDDARDS, Gerald T.

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona Saturday, September 21, 2013 Gerald T. Eddards, 74 of Cottonwood, passed away on September 5, 2013 in Tucson . He was born on May 21, 1939 in San Rafael , California to David Eddards and Mary Twohy. Gerald attended San Rafael High School for 4 years. He served his country in the Army. Gerald worked and retired from the City of Napa Water Department in California and worked for Wal-Mart in Cottonwood. Gerald loved to keep busy like fixing cars, his motorcycle, liked to garden, collect clocks and liked working around his house. He had a big heart and was friends with everyone. He will be greatly missed. Gerald was preceded in death by his sister Coralie Willis-Eddards and mother Mary Twohy. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Mary; sons Coby Eddards of Prescott, Gerald Eddards Jr (Chris) of Arkansas, Lawrence Eddards of Anthem and Julius Eddards of Gilbert; daughters Rebecca Eddards of California, Rachel Eddards of Arkansas and Samantha Alvarado (Angelo) of Cottonwood ; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00am at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com. Information provided by survivors.