Gerald Larue Coward

Gerald Larue Coward, 74, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Florence, South Carolina. He was born on December 23, 1951, in Scranton, South Carolina.

Gerald will be remembered with love by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Jeremy Lynn Windham and his wife, Gwen, of Timmonsville, South Carolina; Joshua Ander Coward of Effingham, South Carolina; and Cassandra Coward Stephens and her husband, Shay, of Effingham, South Carolina. He also leaves behind a cherished circle of grandchildren: Brittany Lynch, Tyler Russ, Greyson Goins, Ava Coward, Wyatt Coward, Remi Stephens, Brice Windham, and Kaitlyn Windham. His memory will also be carried forward by his great-grandchildren, Layne Brewer and Hayden Russ, and by his sister, Wanda Coward Lambert and her husband, John, of Effingham, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Ander Coward; his mother, Dorothy  Lynch Coward; and his daughter, Stephanie Goins. Their memories remained an enduring part of his life, and they now welcome him into eternal rest.

He loved farming and enjoyed crop farming. He was an avid hunter, loved fishing and loved to tell a good joke.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Home, Inc., 136 E Main St, Olanta, South Carolina 29114. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will follow at Lower Lee Cemetery.

Gerald’s life is remembered with affection by those he loved most, and his presence will be deeply missed by his family and friends.