Elton Gerald Raulerson

Mr. Elton Gerald Raulerson, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Born in Jacksonville, FL on September 15, 1945, he was a 1964 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School.  In 1985 he married the love of his life, Ethel. He would go on to retire from Merita Bakery as a Computer Operator.  Mr. Raulerson loved to fish and spend time with his family.  His deep faith in Jesus was evident by his long-time membership at First Baptist Church Downtown in Jacksonville.

In addition to his parents, Delmus Dyer and Myrtle Catherine Meeks Raulerson, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ariel King.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Ethel Mae Raulerson; a brother, Mark (Marylou) Raulerson; a daughter, Kimberly Raulerson; a son, Gerald Allen (Shannon) Raulerson; step-sons, James (Angela) Knight and Stephen King; grandchildren, Makayla Guinn, Colin Raulerson, Emily Raulerson, Mathew Knight, Maegan (Clifford) Garey, Katelyn King, Grace King, and Noelle King; great-grandchildren, Ezra, Eliah, and Silas Garey; and several other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside services celebrating his life will be held Monday afternoon, September 29, 2025, at 1 o’clock at Laura Chapel Cemetery in Patterson, with the Rev. Tim Rigdon officiating.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Peeples Funeral home is assisting the family in Jacksonville.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Raulerson family during this time.

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