From Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 Birmingham News:

Gerald Winston Burt  Nov 11, 1929 – Feb. 16, 2016

Gerald, a resident of Birmingham, Al, passed away at the age of 86.  He attended Beth Hallel and Chelsea Creek Community Church.  He served our country in the U.S. Air Force and National Guard.  He was a graduate of Ensley High School and Jefferson State Community College and he retired from Southern Company Services.

Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Phillips Burt; parents, George Burt, Sr. and Mary Frances Burt, brother, George Burt, Jr.; sisters, Ennis Burt and Georgia Alexander.  He is survived by his niece and caregiver, Jaqueline Schillaci (Jake).  A special thanks to Magnolia Ridge Nursing Home and St. Vincent’s hospice for their comfort and care.

His internment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL.  Memorial donations can be made in his name to:  God’s Outreach Center, 4418 Highway 280, Harpersville, AL  35078.   Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel 205-631-6252  www.dignitymemorial.com