Gerald Arthur Todd was born on January 1st, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lula Lillian Todd. He was the youngest brother in a family of eleven children. He attended Detroit Public schools. He obtained his High School diploma from Mumford High School in 1972. He later attended and graduated from Wayne State University, with a Bachelor's degree. His career centered around teaching young people. He relocated, ultimately, from Michigan to California in 2002. For many of his last years, he prepared students for entering elementary school. Gerald was also a Christian minister--probably his greatest personal achievement. He had a regular ministry of calling and encouraging others. After a long and productive life, Gerald passed away on July 13, 2024. He will, truly, be missed!