Gerald Guy Whitfield Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Guy Whitfield of Du Quoin, Illinois, who passed away on October 30, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Guy Whitfield to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Owen Whitfield and Zella Whitfield (Glass); his significant other Jacqueline Johnson; and his siblings, Owen Whitfield, James Whitfield, Thomas Whitfield, Louis Whitfield, Cora Terry, Beryl Myers, Barbara Fleming and Josie McGee.
He is survived by: his children, Lisa Villanueva (Norberto), Geri Anderson (Doug), Carlos Whitfield of Kaleen, TX, Aaron Johnson (Tinakka), Gerald Johnson (Shakeela Brown), Latoya Johnson of Du Quoin and Dominique Nuokye (Gabriel); and his sisters, Zella Henson of St. Louis, MO, Shirley Farmer of St. Louis, MO and Elma Staten of O'Fallon, IL. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Friends may make memorials to Searby Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
