Gerald Wayne Coburn

Gerald W. Coburn, 75, of Church Road, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was the son of the late Hubert and Maxine B. Coburn. Growing up, Gerald attended Midway and Dinwiddie High Schools. He then proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1972, and was a Vietnam War Veteran. After leaving the Army, Gerald worked as a cable splicer for Verizon. He loved playing guitar, singing, and raising vegetables to share with friends in the community. He was a member of the Tri-City Cruisers, Central Virginia Winemakers, as well as serving as Deacon, Teacher and member of the choir and Church Road Gospel Singers at Central Baptist Church. Gerald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Glenda Coburn; son, James Coburn and wife, Megan; grandson, Hubert Coburn II "Tommy" and wife, Sierra; granddaughters, Christy Coburn, and Alyssa and Nicole Cirigliano; brother, Max Coburn and wife, Nancy; sister, Carol Vaughn and husband, James; sister-in-law, Janet Kaufman; and brother-in-law, Jim Chandler and wife, Linda. Gerald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will continue to help others by having chosen to be an organ donor.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Central Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Burial will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Church, 6405 Courthouse Rd, Church Road, VA 23833. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .