Gerald Lee Blaydes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald Lee Blaydes of Crawfordsville, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 26, 2026 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Lee Blaydes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Blaydes and Ruby Blaydes (Gooch); his siblings, Wayne Blaydes and Glenna Crispin; and his son-in-law Donnie Donovan III.
He is survived by: his wife Kae Gallear; his children, Troy Blaydes (Jamie) of Roachdale, IN and Michelle Donovan of Cross Plains, TN; his stepchildren, Teresa Houston (Daniel), Mike Stump (Tina) and Lisa Glover (Henry); his grandchildren, Brandon Donovan and Krystal Bell; his stepgrandchildren, Natasha Esselborn (Joe), Corbin Houston (Nicole), Kayla Ballesteros (Camilo), Krista Stump (Sam), Katelyn Shillings (Jordan), Aislyn Stump, Hank Glover (Jamie) and Ashley Toma (Stephen); his stepgreat-grandchildren, Liam Esselborn, Bennett Houston, Owen, Oliver Ballesteros, Noah, Landon Shillings, Rhett and Sanders Glover; and his sister Donna Riggen (Ron). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Zion Church in Crawfordsville.
