David was born on April 23, 1948 at Number 1 Central Drive, Westhoughton.
David's father was called Alan and his mother Edna.
David was to be the middle child with an older brother Adrian and a younger brother Graham

David met and married Christine Holland and they had a daughter Stephanie Gerrard

At the turn of the century, David became a grandad to Jamie and Madeline who he doted on.

David was a much loved member of a large extended family whenever we gathered together to celebrate birthdays and Christmas