Gerald Joseph Packard, Sr.

Gerald Joseph Packard, Sr., 87 years old, of Texas City, TX passed away at his residence on January 3, 2024.

Gerald was born on December 18, 1936, in Alta Loma, TX and was raised in Nacogdoches, TX. He moved to Texas City in 1964 and resided in his Texas City home for more than 60 years. He was a retired boilermaker out of Local 132.

Gerald never met a stranger. He was known as daddy, pop, papa, pawpaw, papa bear and big bear.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, with a visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Emken Linton Funeral Home located at 5100 Emmett F. Lowry in Texas City.

He is preceded in death by father, Dudley Maxfield Packard, mother, Jennie Bernice Packard, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and youngest son, Shane Fuller.

Survivors include son, Joe Packard and daughter in law, Shannon Packard, son, Max Packard, son Mike Fuller and daughter, Susie Packard. Grandchildren include Brian, Nick, Justin, Travis, Dakota, Landon, Caleb, Randi, Jace, Samantha and Kimberly. Great grandchildren include Zander, Brylee, Damon, Myrna, Aliya, Susanna, Travis Jr., Jason, Nathan, Britton, Monroe and Tripp. Twin sister Jennie (husband Larry), brother George (wife Dot), and many nieces and nephews.