Gerald Drinkwater Obituary

On July 28, 2025, Gerry Drinkwater, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he has resided for the past several years after his wife's passing. Born in Camden and raised in Runnemede NJ, Gerry had been a longtime resident of Haddon Heights. He worked as fleet salesman manager for Hertz Corporation. Gerry was the beloved husband of the late, Carole E. (Hall) for 55 years. He is the devoted father of Debbie Ford (Husband, Aaron Sr.), Teri Linn (Husband, Larry), Lisa Drinkwater, and Gerry Drinkwater (Fiancée, Jeannine). He is the treasured grandfather of Aaron Ford Jr., Isabelle Ford, Nichole Simons, Rachel Hale, Amber Linn, Joshua Linn (deceased) ,Erica Linn, Christian Drinkwater, Rachel Jackel, Benjamin Jackel, Sabryna Feliciano, and Cory and Cody Drinkwater and great-grandfather of Brody, Wyatt, Gunner, Madison, Carden, Anabelle, Brynlee, Merrick, Eden, Breckham, Jaden, Aaron , Keira, Wyatt ,Alora, Enzo He is the dear brother of Carol J. Drinkwater and the late, Phillip F. Drinkwater, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Saturday morning, August 9th beginning at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 252 E. Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, NJ followed by his Committal Service at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 500 Delsea Drive, Hurffville, NJ 08080. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS Missionary Fund.