Zerrick Jermaine Gilford

Zerrick Jermaine Gilford was born on November 7, 1974 in Houston, Texas to John Allen and Sheila Gilford.  He attended Sharpstown Junior High and Jack Yates High School.

Zerrick was a believer and maintained his faith throughout his life.  As a junior high and high school student, he played football, which he enjoyed. 

After reaching the age of majority, he gained employment at Opelousas General Hospital where he worked for six years. Thereafter, he worked for the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for ten years.

On March 28, 2008, he married the love of his life; Tara Williams.Together, they created a loving home for their blended family.  He was  unbelievably dedicated to his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

On December 22, 2024, Zerrick Jermaine Gilford entered into eternal rest.  He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents (Irma Thomas and Cleveland Thomas), grandparents (Lula Gilford and George Gilford),

two great-uncles (Gilbert Thomas and Ernest Thomas) and one great-aunt (Mary White). 

Left to honor his life and cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Tara Gilford; children: Ashley Flowers and Desmond Redd; grand-children: Alyssa Flowers, Ashton Flowers, Allison Flowers; mother, Sheila Gilford; uncle, George Gilford and a host of nieces, nephews, other  relatives and friends.

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