Gerald David Lynde

January 16, 1947 - October 4, 2013

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

Gerald David “Sharkey” Lynde Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, La Funeral services for Gerald David “Sharkey” Lynde, of Clay, LA will be Monday, October 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Chris Craig and Rev Charles Penuell. Interment will be at Brooks Chapel Cemetery in Quitman, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Lynde was born January 16, 1947 in McComb, Ohio and went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2013 at his residence in Clay. Gerald graduated with an Engineering degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1969 and soon married his high school sweetheart, Linda Gail Sisemore. He served with distinction in the United States Air Force from 1970 – 1977. Gerald moved to Bossier City, LA and continued his engineering career with Tri-State Oil Tools in 1977, where he worked until 1992. He transferred to Baker Hughes in Houston, TX where he worked and mentored countless engineers from 1992 until his retirement in 2010. He was awarded 84 patents and was presented with a Lifetime Technology Achievement Award during a banquet in his honor in January, 2012. Gerald was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Lynde and his daughter Angie Lynde. He is survived by his adoring wife: Linda Gail Lynde of Clay, LA; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Williams and Kevin Williams of Clay, LA; son, Michael Lynde of Houston, TX; mother Addie Lynde of Quitman, LA; bother, Lowell Lynde Jr. of Monticello, AR; sisters, Linda Patricia Lynde of Eros, LA and Phyllis Huckaby of Hodge, LA. Loving grandchildren, Austin Grissom, Zoee Williams, and Rodney Williams of Clay, LA. Pallbearers will be Dale Norwood, Tommy Peel, Jason Barnard, Sean Gaudette, Terry Cassell, and Mike Hoke. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Foundation for Life. Online messages may be sent to : www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

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So sorry for your loss He will be watching you from Heaven He was a great guy...know he will be missed always know he is with the angels LUV U ALL Love Bobby @ Rhonda

I had been at Tri-State 6 months when Gerald came to work there as an engineer. Over the years we worked side-by-side on many projects, we draftsmen trying to translate his ideas ! into workable drawings! Later after I got my degree we again worked together and Gerald became my boss. He was a fine man, upstanding, dedicated to his work, his family and his faith. Our paths continued to cross over the years and I am proud to have called him friend. Gerald you will be missed, but I know that you are now free of your Earthly bondage, and are probably trying to find out when squirrel season in heaven opens! Take care ole buddy.

It was an honor to know Gerald, the way he lived his life is a model we could all follow. I'm thankful for the years at Tri-State and Baker as his co-worker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

I am so fortunate to have known Gerald for so many years. I talked with Gerald about 10 months or so ago and let him know what a great friend and mentor he was to me. Because of Gerald I stayed in the Oil field and have No Regrets. He was one of the smartest Engineers I ever had the privilege to work with. Being on call, there were some late nights at Tri-State with Gerald and I enjoyed every minute of it. He made work fun! Gerald was truly a Saint in my book. I always looked at Gerald as my big brother. He taught me a lot and I feel I am where I am today, because of him. I thank you Gerald for the mentoring and certainly the memories. May God Bless the Lynde Family. Love you Brother Gerald, Mark

Momma, Michael, Austin, and Kim I love you all and I am so sorry. Your family means so much to me and can't imagine what you all are feeling. You are in my prayers. I am so thankful to have been able to know you all and am so thankful to know that Gerald is now with his maker in paradise. Know if you need anything I am only a phone call away.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Gerald, Your light will always shine in my eyes. The memories from the beginning at Tri-State all the way till now. There are so many memories. I sit back and laugh at all the silly things you have done through the years. What a character and joker! You have always been a wonderful friend, boss,co-worker and mentor. But the list goes on and on.... I will sincerely miss you and hold you very close in my heart. Love always, Mary

Goodbye Gerald my friend. We sure had some good times from Bodcaw squirrels to Aberdeen golf courses. You were my mentor, my neighbor, and a 'drop everything come quick' friend. I remember my first day at Tri-State and you shot me in the belly with a print tube cap. I regret not seeing you after you moved back home. I will never forget you. Harry

We will pray that Gods love and his arms hold you though this time. May he give you peace and comfort. Our deepest sympathy, Francis and Edna Tibbit

I will always remember Gerald as one who you could always rely on when engineering support was needed to assist in operational and client related matters. he was a true gentleman and a role model. He will be missed

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