He was born on September 12, 1936 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Stanley and Ada Sloan Caudill.

Gerald owned and operated his tire dealership in Farmers and he enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kissick Caudill and one brother, Jack Caudill.

Survivors include two sons, Pete (Schiffon) Caudill of West Liberty and John Caudill of Atlanta, Georgia, one daughter, Lana Rahn of Morehead, three sisters, Barbara Horton of Morehead, Marcy Jolley of Clearfield and Elsie Preston of Frankfort and three grandchildren, Sydney Caudill, Eric Caudill and Josh Rahn.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Brown Cemetery with Rev. Mike Pennington officiating.

There is no visitation.

Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements.