John "Jack" Brogdon

John Jack H. Brogdon- 85


Of Valdosta, GA passed away November 22, 2013 after a short illness in Holly Hill Nursing Home. He was born in Jacksonville, Illinois December 6, 1927 to the late Irvin Brown & Mary Elizabeth Hennessey Brogdon. He served his country during WWII in the United States Army before working as a machinist with Carnation Company and Jacksonville Machine and Boiler Works. Mr. Brogdon was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and the American Legion. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Loyd Jr Brogdon and Carl Sonny Brogdon.


Survivors Include: Wife, Margaret Brogdon, Valdosta, GA; Daughter & Son-in-law, Beth & Mike Rigor, Murrayville, IL; Daughter, Abby Andre, Plant City, FL; Daughter, Tina Brogdon, Reddington Beach, FL; Daughter & Son-in-law, Tammy & Bruce Wilcox, Illiopolis, IL, Daughter & Son-in-law, Anne & Dan Drake, Charleston, IL; Grandchildren: Mark & Leah Brock, Carrie & Matt West, Morgan Andre, Ally Wilcox, Jonathon Wilcox, James Crowder, Jason Hoover, Justin & Venus Hoover; Great Grandchildren- 5; Sisters, Margaret Piper and Catherine Grady; Sister-in-law, Mildred Brogdon and several Nieces and Nephews and Extended Family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am November 27, 2013 in New Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services at the church. Burial will follow in New Bethel Baptist Church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.