Gerald Wynne McGlaun, 82, passed away on October 31, 2023, at his home in Webster County, Georgia.  He was born on February 16, 1941 in Webster County, to the late Prather A. McGlaun and Mary Julia Waller McGlaun.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his loving wife, Abbie West McGlaun, his brother, Thomas McGlaun and sister, Helen Surles.

Gerald is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Jackcay) Witt, Mitzi (Bill) House; one son, Torre Naugle; two sisters, Sybil Fussell, Faye Wiseman; four grandchildren, Rob Witt, Ginger (Daniel) Almon, Will (Cassie) House, Abbie (Taylor) Southerland; five great grandchildren, Hallie Almon, Witt Almon, Kensley Witt, Brooke Southerland, Finley House; and many nieces and nephews.

Gerald had been involved in the wood/logging business basically all his life.  He loved being outdoors and meeting with landowners to manage their trees.  For the last 20 or more years he worked for Ken Melton with Melton Logging.  Before working for Melton, he worked for Noll and Skipper Van Cleve, whom he stayed in touch with until his death.  Gerald loved working and purchasing tracks of timber.  He truly worked until he could no longer get out.

Gerald enjoyed watching the Georgia and Alabama games with his family.  The part of the game he watched closest was how the coaches instructed the players.  Watching the Kentucky Derby with Abbie was a special event for them.

A Visitation Service will be held on Thursday afternoon November 2, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, at Baldwin Funeral Home in Richland, Georgia.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 3:30 pm, at Preston City Cemetery, in Preston, Georgia.  The Reverend Robert Beverly will officiate the service.  Pall Bearers:  Torre Naugle, Rob Witt, Daniel Almon, Will House, Taylor Southerland, Ken Melton

Donations may be sent to: Stewart Webster Cancer Fund,  3681 Hamilton St, Preston, GA 31824.

Baldwin Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.  Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825, 229-887-2750, www.baldwinfuneralhome.com, Visit our web site to sign the guest book.