Gerald Poston Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Gerald Poston

Mr. Gerald Lewis Poston, 66, of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, July 10. 2021 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born on March 25, 1955 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Peggy Joyce Poston and the late Herman Morrow.

“Lewis” as he was called by many was a 1973 graduate of Shelby High School where he excelled as an athlete in football and track. His athleticism earned him a scholarship to then named Gardner Webb College. He attended three years and made the decision to enlist in the U.S. Army and devoted 221/2 years of his life serving honorably during the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War until his retirement in 1997. Lewis continued to work overseas after his military retirement with a government contracted company in Afghanistan. After several years, he moved back to Shelby and worked at Marion and Crest High Schools. Lewis remained a sports enthusiast his entire life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tymeka Gordon and his grandparents, Rev. Paul and Pearl Poston.

He is survived by his children, Ashley Poston of Shelby, Shonda Nicole Poston of Columbia, SC, Antwain Poston of Baton Rouge, LA, Gerald Poston, Jr. of TN, Gerald Oliver Poston also of TN and Jeremy Poston of St. Louis, MI; one sister, Davida Allen of Brooklyn; step-mother, Lottie Morrow; step-son, Elugno Wilson and a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including Roscoe Perry.

Mr. Poston can be viewed on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. The service will be livestreamed starting at 11:45 AM at the chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the chapel. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery with military honors.

Download funeral program

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

I'll miss you Gerald. We were part of the old school. May the Lord cradle your soul for evermore. Amen John Tank Winston

My deepest sympathties to the Poston family. Gerald and I began our friendship at Cleveland High School and our First grade teacher was Pagan. Mrs. Pagan taught us how to respect others and authority. We were taught by the same teachers for six wonderful years until integration of the schools. Our Sixth grade teacher was Mrs. Gibson and she taught us how to use a fork with a knife. Gerald stop a fight that I was losing and he always had my back. Gerald was a good brother who always had your back. Family I would like be there to help celebrate the life of Gerald but know that Jesus will always have your back.
Virgel Petty "Class of 73"

Sending condolences to the family as we, my brother and I remember all the fun we had a children with Lewis. Barbara Yiung Dula and Clyde Young.

Sending condolences to the family of Lewis. We will always keep our childhood memories of all the things we did as children alive and stored in our heart.

My Prayers and Condolences to the Poston Family. We were high school competitors in football and track, and I always remember his happy upbeat attitude. I used to love to watch him glide over the high hurdles! I have good memories of a friend and strong competitor, God Bless you and your many memories!

To Ashley, Gerald's children and his family. Let me offer my deepest condolences for your loss. Though Gerald and I seldom communicated, his health and his well being were always of great concern to me. I know that in time God will lift the weight of this heavy burden. Until then know that if we are faithful and our faith remains in Christ, we shall see Gerald again. jlp

The Carr and Mckinney in Mississippi sends sincere prayers, condolences, respect, and love to the Poston's Family. Dean Carr

I am sorry to hear about your dad he will be dearly but just know that God will be with you all Be Blessed Melinda Corry and Family

Gerald and I met a very long time ago. Words of condolences are sent to his family and friends.

My heart aches to hear this news. I'm praying for everyone. Gerald and I grew up together, elementary, jr high and high schools. RIP my brother!! Dr. James S. Logan, Atlanta, Georgia