Gerald E. Weathers, 71, of Lafayette, passed away at 2:27 am Friday, October 16, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 22, 1944, in Lafayette, to the late Lawrence and Adria Hardy Weathers. He attended Klondike High School and On October 4, 1975 he married Carla J. Williams in Crane. Gerald worked as a route salesman for Hostess Cake for several years before retiring. He enjoyed collecting, coins, knives, stamps and clocks, and liked woodworking and building model airplanes. Surviving along with his wife are three sons, Randall S. Weathers of Harker Heights, TX, Lauren R. Weathers and Matthew A. (Mandi) Weathers both of Lafayette; two brothers, Lawrence Leeroy ( Mary) Weathers of West Lafayette and Steven ( Roberta) Weathers of Lafayette. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Zachary, Spencer, Morgen and Monroe Weathers. He was preceded in death by a son Gary Weathers. Visitation will be From 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those wishing may contribute to St. Vincent Hospital, 2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260.