Gerald Laverne Pelham Obituary
We bid farewell to Gerald Laverne Pelham of Coldwater, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 29, 2026 at the age of 91. Gerald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Gerald departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gerald may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gerald leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles W. Pelham, and Edna C. Pelham, Sr. (Hamman); his wife Kay J. Blackmere; and his siblings, Charles, James Pelham and Patricia Head.
He is survived by: his children, Cheryl Heselschwerdt (Denny), Terry Pelham (Teresa), Gary Pelham (Robin), Tim Pelham (Mindy), Steve Pelham (Dee) and Jeff Pelham. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces.
