Gerald A. Byers was born on May 10, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James A. Byers and Yvette Barnett.

He attended Pearce Elementary School, Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) and graduated from Granby High School. He continued his education at Western Governors University, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.

Gerald served in the United States Army for three years, being Honorably Discharged as an E4 SPC. He was employed with United Healthcare for six years, Freedom Healthcare for four years and with Akumin Healthcare from 2021 to May 2025. He was a member of 19th Street Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Gerald A. Byers departed this earthly life on September 10, 2025, Clearwater, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his father, James A. Byers, grandmother, Lula Byers and grandparents, Aldean and Jim Barnett.

Cherished memories will be treasured by…

His mother, Yvette Barnett; brothers, Michael A. Byers, Mister Byers, John Moorer and Malik Moorer; sister, Nichole Moorer; niece, Keara; Janice Blake Summerville, cousins, Best Friend KiKi Houston, Blake Family, Summerville Family and Byers Family.

Visitation Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:00 A.M. until service time.

Celebration of Life Service and Military Honors

Friday, September 19, 2025 - 11:00 A.M.

Both services at Smith Young Home Funeral1005 Howard Street Clearwater, Florida 33756

Entrusted Care to Smith Young Funeral Home – 727-442-2388