Gerald Carl Van Brakle, Jr. Obituary (1979 - 2022)

PLEASE BE ADVISED Under all circumstances, face masks or face coverings are required and mandatory to enter King-Tears Mortuary, Inc. Your temperature will be taken upon entering King-Tears Mortuary. The number of people allowed in King-Tears Mortuary will depend on the CDC guidelines at the time of the service. Please read information posted here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/funeral-guidance.html THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING Gerald Carl Van Brakle Jr. was born in Austin, Texas on April 17, 1979, the Second child of Gerald Van Brakle Sr. and Janet Van Brakle. He attended school in the Austin area, including John H. Reagan High School. Gerald worked alongside his dad doing HVAC work until he moved into various jobs as a chef. From creating new menu items to perfecting existing ones, Gerald was so passionate about all of his dishes, including his famous Spinach dip. Gerald was a force to be reckoned with. Anytime you were in his presence he would either have you laughing or learning something new. He was known to always share his recipes and secret chef tricks with family and friends. His family meant everything to him. We will all miss joking around, and going on spontaneous adventures to try new things. He departed this life Friday, February 4, 2022. Family preceding death include his father Gerald C. Van Brakle Sr.; his brother Erick D Van Brakle; his grandparents, Bertha Parks Hill, and Clarence and Elizabeth Van Brakle; uncle Kenneth W. Parks, and aunt Cheryl A. Parks. He leaves to cherish precious memories his daughters Anisha Govan, Kayla Kunzinger, and Jayden Govan and son, Jeremy Van Brakle.; mother, Janet Van Brakle; brother John Gray; sisters Nicolette Thompson and Cherelle Van Brakle; grandfather L.B. Jones Jr.; aunts, Myra D. Thompson, Michelle Van Brakle, Lisa Carroll, and Nicole Jones; uncle Dennis Van Brakle; grandkids Kayden and Kaylee Willrich; 2 nieces; a nephew; a host of cousins; family and friends.