Valdis Gercens, 64, of Cruger died Thursday, June 14, 2018 at University Medical Center in Jackson after a short illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Wilson and Knight Funeral Home. Visitation was from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018 at the funeral home.