Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m.

He is survived by Dear Friend Agnes Gerard; three daughters, Paulette Gerard and Leslie Gerard, both of St. Martinville, and Ardell Gerard of Lafayette; grandchildren, Francis III, Christopher, Rachita, Keitha Jr., Keisha, Angelica, Alysia, Passionelle, Brayton, Brailey, Brielle, Jayden and Javier; great-grandchildren, Priceton, Kamari, Alexander, Christian, Christopher Jr., Trá Amos and Kelani; sisters, Genevieve (Allen) Batiste of St. Martinville and Emeline (Smith) Crocken of New Orleans.

He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne and Moderon Gerard and Wallace and Cecile Wiltz; his daughter, Sharon Gerard; his twin (infant) Gerard; and his nephew, Lance Batiste.

The Golden Meadows Funeral Home of St. Martinville is in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)