EDGAR CARRUTH GERAULT

1950-2018

Edgar Carruth Gerault, a man of lofty stature with a smile as wide as Texas, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2018 at the age of 68.

Our beloved Carruth possessed a generosity of spirit that was a blessing to all he came in contact with. He lived a life that attested his sincerity and resounded to the praise of God.

Born on January 20, 1950, he devoted his life to family, friends and business. He was a native Houstonian and graduate of Baylor University. As a third generation homebuilder, he was the owner of Carruth Gerault Homes, Carruth Gerault Construction and Colt Homes. He built over 3,000 homes and remodeled hundreds.

Carruth was an avid golfer and loved playing golf with his grandkids. He devoted 38 years to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, holding leadership positions on numerous committees and serving on the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the International Committee. Carruth attended Houston’s First Baptist Church, rarely missing a Sunday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Grace Gerault; and his brother, Jerry Gerault, and is survived by his wife, Claudia Gerault; children, Cherry (Roger) Stebbins, Jennifer (Adam) Beckman, Blakeley (Erin) McCracken, Kendall (Christopher) Hanno; brother-in-spirit, James Dilday; grandchildren, Payne, Hayden, and Chase Stebbins, Gunner and Emmalynn Beckman, Nicholas Hanno, and baby McCracken (due 2019); along with numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Forest Park Lawndale from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 in the Grand Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale at 1:00pm with a reception to follow. Interment will take place after the reception at 3:30pm.

Donations may be sent to HLSR, Ed Programs, Jamie Voskamp, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225