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John Henry Brogden Sr.

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John Henry Brogden Sr.

Birth
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Death
31 Jan 2016 (aged 77)
Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Rosewood, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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John Henry Brogden, 77, of Goldsboro, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield after a long illness. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Wayne County to Pearl and Ed Brogden. Mr. Brogden was preceded in death by his siblings: Lillie Mae Benton, Ruby Pate, Evelene Brogden, Ruth Rollison, Mildred McCullen, Christine Brogden, Thelma Daniels, Thurman Brogden, Josephine Raynor, James Phillip Brogden and Ed Brogden, Jr. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristen Brogden.

John Henry was employed by Borden Manufacturing for 20 years. He later was employed by Griffin Exterminating and retired from there after 25 years of service. John Henry played USSSA softball for 18 years and later was a coach for 12 years. He received the Tom Caulberg MVP Award in 1968. He was inducted into the North Carolina USSSA Hall of Fame as an outstanding manager in 1998. John Henry was an avid fan of Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, UNC Tarheel basketball and football, and the Atlanta Braves.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Emma; his sons, John Brogden, Jr. of Goldsboro, David Brogden and wife Lori of Pine Level, and Brian Brogden and wife Beverly of Wilmington; six grandchildren, Jason, Cody, Stephen, Luke, and Jada Brogden and Josh Price; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. A service celebrating John Henry’s life will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Clifton Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Source: www.seymourfuneralhome.com
John Henry Brogden, 77, of Goldsboro, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield after a long illness. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Wayne County to Pearl and Ed Brogden. Mr. Brogden was preceded in death by his siblings: Lillie Mae Benton, Ruby Pate, Evelene Brogden, Ruth Rollison, Mildred McCullen, Christine Brogden, Thelma Daniels, Thurman Brogden, Josephine Raynor, James Phillip Brogden and Ed Brogden, Jr. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristen Brogden.

John Henry was employed by Borden Manufacturing for 20 years. He later was employed by Griffin Exterminating and retired from there after 25 years of service. John Henry played USSSA softball for 18 years and later was a coach for 12 years. He received the Tom Caulberg MVP Award in 1968. He was inducted into the North Carolina USSSA Hall of Fame as an outstanding manager in 1998. John Henry was an avid fan of Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, UNC Tarheel basketball and football, and the Atlanta Braves.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Emma; his sons, John Brogden, Jr. of Goldsboro, David Brogden and wife Lori of Pine Level, and Brian Brogden and wife Beverly of Wilmington; six grandchildren, Jason, Cody, Stephen, Luke, and Jada Brogden and Josh Price; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. A service celebrating John Henry’s life will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Clifton Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Source: www.seymourfuneralhome.com

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  • Created by: 55Chevy
  • Added: May 4, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179025574/john_henry-brogden: accessed ), memorial page for John Henry Brogden Sr. (20 Jul 1938–31 Jan 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 179025574, citing Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Rosewood, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by 55Chevy (contributor 48081247).