Gerald Brogdon, 57, son of Rhunett Billups Brogdon and the late Harold M. Brogdon, Sr., departed this life on Friday, March 23, 2018 in Madison, TN. He was born on February 6, 1961 in Sumter County.

He was a graduate of Sumter High School, Class of 1979. In his youth, he attended Union Station AME Church, Sumter, SC. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on the 27th day of September 1982. He, then, enlisted in the Army National Guard from October 15, 1982 to January 14, 1992. He was employed by Amazon in Nashville, TN.

He leaves to cherish precious memories: his mother, Rhunett Billups Brogdon of Sumter, SC; a son, Brian George of Columbia, SC; a daughter, Kenya Latoya Holmes of Sumter, SC; seven grandchildren; a brother: Harold M. Brogdon , Jr. (Sheryl) of Sumter, SC; a sister, Janice Brogdon Rock of Sumter, SC; a grandmother, Robell Billups of Manning, SC; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Gravesides Services will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 11am at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC.

Family will receive friends at the home of his mother 1030 Decatur Street, Sumter, SC 29150.