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04/26/2026

Ted O'Neal Peeples

Ted O'Neal Peeples, 58, of Swansea, SC, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.

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04/21/2026

Yvonne Mardenia Johnson

Yvonne Mardenia Johnson, 78, died on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on July 1, 1947, in Alameda, California, she was the daughter of the late William Euguene Hillman, Sr. and Alma Mardenia (Dena) Gardner Hillman.

Growing up in Columbia, she developed a love for connection and community early in life. She was known for her outgoing personality, her sense of humor, and her ability to make others laugh with her naturally cute and endearing way. She truly enjoyed being around people and brought joy to many through simple, everyday interactions.

For many years, she worked as a cashier in retail sales, where her friendly nature and genuine kindness left a lasting impression on customers and coworkers alike and where she met her husband, Charles.

She was an avid animal lover and dedicated much of her life to rescuing and caring for stray animals. Alongside her beloved husband, Charles, they opened their home and hearts to many animals in need, giving them comfort, safety, and love.

She also always had open doors for those who needed a place to stay. She never turned down anyone who was homeless or in need.

One of her most cherished memories was traveling to Hawaii with her husband, a trip that brought her great happiness and remained close to her heart.

She is survived by her children, Brian Powell, Sr. (Jeanne), Stacie Bradley and Tammie Powell. Sister, Sherian Corwell, brother, William Eugene “Bill” Hillman, Jr. (Sally), Grandchildren, Anastasia Bethea (Rayco), Charlie Thames, Jr. (Serina), Jeffery Thames (Kimberlyn), Zachery Thames, Tristan Bradley, Brian Powell, Jr. (Alysha), Brandi Powell, 21 great grand children, nieces, nephews and her fur baby Bindi.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Edward Johnson and her son, Ronnie Eugene Powell.

A memorial service will be held at 2 o’clock on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Rock Family Worship Center by Pastor Johnny Brewington, 5041 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29073.

The family will receive visitors at 384 Canal Place Drive, Columbia, SC 29201, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Brodies Way Animal Refuge, in honor of Mrs. Yvonne Johnson. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/in-loving-memory-of-yvonne-mardenia-johnson . To learn more about Brodies Way Animal Refuge, please visit their page. https://www.facebook.com/share/1E94vCbKDy/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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04/21/2026

Evelyn Plakal

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Evelyn Plakal, age 22, who left this world far too soon on April 18, 2026.

Evelyn was a bright and compassionate soul whose presence brought joy to everyone she met. Born on April 5, 2004, in Columbia, South Carolina, she grew into an exceptionally smart and beautiful young woman, known for her kindness, sweet smile, and adventurous spirit.

She graduated from Spring Valley High School and attended the Clemson University Honors College, where she was pursuing her dream of a future in medicine with determination and brilliance. To her family, she was known as “Kunjumani”—their precious little gem—beloved beyond words. She was kind, deeply caring, and had a way of making everyone feel seen and understood.

She is survived by her loving parents, Joshy and Reshmi; her brother, Elvin; her grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will forever cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jose Plakal.

Forever loved, forever missed.

Memorial Service Information

A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 9720 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood, South Carolina, with funeral services and Holy Qurbana (Mass) to follow at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 PM at St.Patrick's Cemetery, 1200 Mason Rd. Columbia, South Carolina.

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04/21/2026

Susan Frances Mason Rounds

Susan Frances Mason Rounds, 79, of Columbia, SC, died peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Prisma Richland Health Hospital, with her husband and daughter by her side. Born on August 16, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, she was a daughter of Frank Mason and Claire Mason Doyle.

Susan graduated in 1964 from Burlington High School in Burlington, Massachusetts, and continued her education at the Chandler School for Women in Boston, Massachusetts, embarking on a path that would see her excel in various administrative roles with organizations such as American Express, Elder Beerman Department Store, and Liberty World Travel. Her professionalism and dedication left an indelible mark on her career and her colleagues.

Susan's life was woven with family, community, and faith. She was a dedicated member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Elgin, South Carolina, where she found immense joy in the fellowship and support of the staff and congregation, particularly during her illness. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Billerica Chapter #212, and the Rainbow Girls in Billerica, Massachusetts. Susan's vibrant spirit was perhaps most evident in her personal passions. She was an exceptional cook, renowned for her apple pies. A skilled Bunko player, she cherished the company of her Bunko groups in Columbia, South Carolina, and Scott Depot, West Virginia. Her love for her neighbors in the Lake Carolina Community was a testament to her generous and sociable nature.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Allen P. Rounds, Jr.; daughter, Nicole Massey of Columbia, South Carolina; and her son, Allen P. Rounds, III of Hudson, New Hampshire. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Alexis Rousseau of Orlando, Florida, Bennett Massey and his girlfriend, Katie Allen, Brady Massey, and Maggie Massey, all of Columbia, South Carolina, for whom she played an integral and loving role in their lives. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Parker of North Andover, Massachusetts; her in-laws, Viginia Rounds Foster, Roger Lincoln Foster, Barbara Rounds Reinecker, and Edward Reinecker, as well as host of nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 13th, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 445 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, South Carolina 29045. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow the service at the church.

The family will host a celebration of life at a future date in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Burial will take place in the Rounds family plot in Shawsheen Cemetery in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Memorials may be sent to the Grace Presbyterian Church, 445 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, South Carolina, the Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, Georgia, or the First Congregational Church, 18 Andover Rd, Billerica Massachusetts 01821.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Prisma Health Primary Care in Columbia, South Carolina, for their exceptional love and support of Susan. Their care and compassion were a source of comfort during her final years.

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04/21/2026

Joseph Anthony Edward Dudzik

Joseph Anthony Edward “J” Dudzik, 60, died on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born on February 9, 1966, in Colchester, England, he was the son of Joseph Anthony Michael Dudzik and Niki Finch Dudzik.

J proudly served in the United States Armed Forces for 12 years, including two years of foreign service. Following his military career, he worked in Data Security for Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. In his free time, he enjoyed playing racquetball and watching any Auburn sport with his son. J is so loved and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Dudzik; son, Jay Dudzik; stepdaughters, Krystal Risinger and Caroline Watson; mother, Niki Finch Dudzik; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Brian and Pam Sloan; brother-in-law, David Johnson (Kelly); and beloved pets, Trixie, Titan, Tuxedo, and Taffy. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in England. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Anthony Michael Dudzik.

A time to gather to share memories and honor J’s life will be held beginning at 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Shives Funeral Home, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext. Columbia, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Veteran’s Association of one’s choice.

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04/20/2026

Richard Lemox

Richard Lemox, 84, passed away on April 18, 2026. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he was the son of Lucille and Charles Lemox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his siblings Walter Lemox, Geneva Wooten, Helen Lemox, and Daisy Dukes. Richard later made his home in Columbia, where he built a life grounded in service, family, and love.

He served proudly in the United States Navy and went on to a long, dedicated career with the Columbia Fire Department, retiring as a Captain. Richard loved fishing, gardening, the outdoors, and most of all, his wife Joanne.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Lemox; his daughters, Denise Posadas (Reynaldo) and Jennifer Stephens (Robert); three grandchildren — Brice Hinson, Megan Stephens, and Hailey Stephens — and three great grandchildren.

To his family, Richard was a strong, loving father and grandfather with a one of a kind sense of humor. He taught us how to fish, how to be tough, and how to face life with resilience. His memory will remain a blessing to all who loved him.

The funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Belmont Baptist Church, 901 Mason Road Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church, beginning at 10 o’clock until 11 o’clock. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Gardens of Columbia, 9301 Wilson Blvd. Columbia, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belmont Baptist Church or the American Lung Association, using the direct link below. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b5b98d6a/rcMCSSIOckyM5dhJdkF57Q?u=https://donate.lung.org/page/FUNLTWAXLLP?utm_source=google-search%26utm_medium=paid%26utm_campaign=IS_ALA_Search_Branded%26utm_term=american%2Blung%2Bassociation%2Bdonate%26gclsrc=aw.ds%26gad_source=1%26gad_campaignid=21768133912%26gbraid=0AAAAA-Ldnu-cufyJ8H4U866tJUUgxDdAR

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04/20/2026

Reba Sims Hull

Reba Sims Hull died peacefully at Still Hopes Retirement Community on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a long illness. She was born January 6, 1932, in Columbia, SC to Winnie Reba Hiers Sims and James Farr Sims.

Reba was deeply loved by many as a gentle, giving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, cousin and teacher. She gave quietly and generously to those she loved and offered an open door and open heart in her home. Reba was a avid writer of handwritten notes ranging from heartfelt thank-you and condolence notes to yellow sticky notes left around the house. She leaves behind an enduring legacy of kindness as an example to all who knew her.

Reba is survived by her daughters Reba Campbell (David) of Columbia, SC and Elizabeth Foster of Mt. Pleasant; her grandson, John Ross Peters of Queens, NY; her sisters-in-law, Anne Burris Sims of Columbia and Phyllis Hull of Columbus, GA; niece LeDare Hull Windham (Bobby), and nephews Chip Hull (Laura) and Wesley Hull (Christy), and seven great-nieces and -nephews. Reba was pre-deceased by her husband, Rodney Ross Hull, and her brother, James Farr Sims, Jr.

Reba grew up in the Shandon neighborhood and attended Schneider School and Hand Junior High. She graduated from Dreher High School where she was editor of the school paper and wrote a column called “Reba’s Roundup.”

While at USC, Reba was the vice-president of Tri-Delta sorority and was involved with the student council and USC Religious Society. Upon graduation in 1954, she taught second grade at A.C. Moore Elementary School where she was beloved by her students – many of whom remember her fondly to this day.

Reba was a lifelong member of Trinity Cathedral and a sixth generation descendent of one of the church’s founders. As a young person, she enjoyed participating in high school and college activities at Trinity including the Canterbury Club and the choir.

In 1958, Reba married Rodney Ross Hull, a Hampton, VA, native who landed in Columbia by way of Fort Jackson. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage in Columbia where Reba was deeply involved in the community, in their church, and in their daughters’ and grandson’s lives.

Reba and Rod lived a full life grounded in family and friends. They shared with their daughters a love of the South Carolina coast and spent many summers combing the beach at Litchfield for shells and other treasures. Family trips to Virginia contributed to Reba’s love of the history, stories and architecture in Williamsburg, Virginia. When they built their home on Roslyn Drive in 1970, Reba meticulously designed the façade to mirror her favorite Williamsburg house, right down to the exact colors of paint.

Reba made sure that their home was always open to their daughters’ friends – hosting countless spend-the-night parties, pretend beauty pageants and high school gatherings in the downstairs playroom. There was always sweet tea in the fridge and lots of snacks in the pantry. When David married into the family, Reba welcomed him by darning his socks and promising him oyster pie every Christmas.

The community of neighbors on and around Roslyn Drive blessed Reba and Rod with many decades-long friendships that spanned generations. Their welcoming screened porch was the site of many engagement parties, altar guild luncheons, church gatherings, bridal showers, and family suppers, quiet evenings and celebrations.

Reba’s grandson, John, called her “Bulie,” and they shared a very special connection. He was her greatest blessing and brought her great joy watching him grow into the independent, creative, loving and successful young man he is today. Reba delighted in sharing her love of birds, shells and “The Sound of Music” with him. A trip to Nashville to visit John at college was a travel highlight of her life getting to meet his friends and share in his college experience.

Reba was devoted to Trinity Cathedral her entire life. Her most meaningful legacy at the church is her 50-plus years as an active member of the Altar Guild. Many younger Altar Guild members credit Reba for sharing with them her deep commitment to this ministry and gently offering her guiding hand that taught them about both the spiritual and practical elements of setting the altar table. Reba also served on the Vestry, was president of the Daughters of the Holy Cross and taught Sunday School at Trinity.

Reba was a member of the Junior League of Columbia, the Columbia Garden Club, the Palmetto Study Club and the National Society of the Colonial Dames in South Carolina. She and Rod were members of Forest Lake Club, the Camelia Ball, the Quadrille, the Palmetto Club and the Caprician Club.

Reba and Rod spent their later years living at the Still Hopes Retirement Community. They enjoyed this time in their lives sharing meals and socializing with old friends and neighbors as well as making dear new friends.

The family is grateful for the blessing of compassionate caregivers who were Reba’s dedicated care team at Still Hopes for almost five years. Sonia Fuller, in particular, was very special to Reba, caring for her during her entire stay in the Congaree Neighborhood.

The family invites friends and family to gather on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter Street, from 5 – 7 p.m. A service and burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Trinity Cathedral, 1100 Sumter Street followed by a reception in Satterlee Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone wishing to remember Reba make a contribution in her memory to the Still Hopes Resident Assistance Fund, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, PO Box 2959, West Columbia, SC 29171 or Trinity Cathedral, 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

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04/20/2026

Sallie Catherine Barkhoff

Sallie Catherine Barkhoff, 79, of Columbia, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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04/19/2026

Christopher Todd Rabon

Christopher Todd Rabon, 39, of Columbia, died on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born in Columbia, SC, on April 2, 1987, he was a son of Allison Dawn Varnadore Gregory and the late Charles Mark Rabon. Todd enjoyed playing sports, particularly soccer. He spent many years playing travel soccer where he made many friends. He was baptized and became a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Blythewood. Todd deeply loved his daughter, Allie, and supported her at her softball and volleyball games.

In addition to his mother, Dawn Gregory and her husband, Rick Gregory, Todd is survived by his daughter, Allison Bess Rabon; his devoted companion, Lauren Kelly; paternal grandmother, Betty Rabon; sister, Krystal and her husband John; nephews, John and Jack; as well as half-siblings, Jynifer and Justin. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark; paternal grandfather, Charles; and maternal grandparents, Curtis and Joe Anne; and nephew, Talan.

The funeral service for Todd will be held privately. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Memorials may be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 1920 Cedar Creek Road, Blythewood, SC 29016.

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04/17/2026

Katherine Mallory May Hopkins

Katherine Mallory May Hopkins died at home peacefully and surrounded by family on April 16. She was 83. She is survived by her beloved husband, Theodore Jervey Hopkins, Jr.; children, Katherine English Hopkins, Emily Gayle Hopkins, Theodore Jervey Hopkins, III, and John North Hopkins; daughter-in-law, Coco Hopkins 骆晓岚 (Ted); son-in-law, Mark Parth Bhuptani (John); sister, Gayle May Foster; brothers, John Sharpe May, Jr. and James Timothy May; bother-in-law, John Sanford Foster (Gayle); sisters-in-law, Alice Brown May (John), Joan McLaine May (Henry), and Carole Lesley Kennedy May (Tim); grandchildren Emma Gabrielle Padilla (English), John Emerson Luken (Emily), Katherine Eloise Luken (Emily), Henry James Luken (Emily), and Diana Mei Hopkins 梁玥梅 (Ted). She was predeceased by her brother, Henry Lyon May.

The middle child of five, Katherine grew up in the small town of Burlington, NC, in what she described as a “free-range childhood of pure joy,” playing out in the woods behind her house at May’s Lake, and around town with friends. She adored her siblings, and throughout her life their shared laughter, stories, and memories remained a steady and defining presence. From the age of six, she rode horses almost constantly, developing a lifelong love of animals and the outdoors.

Katherine graduated from Converse College with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Her senior year, she was Chair of the Honor Board and Maid of Honor. After college, she spent time working in Vail, Colorado with her sister, Gayle, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she met her husband, Ted. After three years living in New York City, Katherine and Ted moved to Columbia with their young daughter, English, who they raised with three more children, Emily, Ted, and John. Katherine often expressed her good fortune in being able to stay at home with her children when they were young. She described those years as among the happiest in her life, including summers in the mountains, long days at the beach, countless days by the pool…and endless carpools.

After her children were grown, Katherine earned a master’s degree in library and information science and was inducted into the Phi Beta Mu international honor society. She began a long career at Hammond School as middle school librarian, which became one of the great joys of her life. She found her place in this new career and loved working with adolescents and forming close and lasting friendships with her dear colleagues. For those who knew her well, her love of books and learning was a path that was inevitable and not accidental.

Retirement did not slow her down. Never one to set aside her sense of purpose, she turned her energy toward Historic Columbia Foundation, where she served on the gardens committee, then for six years on the governing board. Gardening had long been a passion and this work allowed her to combine that love with a commitment to the history and beauty of the city of Columbia.

Throughout her life she was an avid gardener, and she was an active member of the Palmetto Garden Club of South Carolina, Garden Club of America. She cherished friendships and enjoyed learning from her fellow members, whom she described as stewards of the natural world. During her years as librarian, she relished the exchange of ideas and the discipline of sustained learning. Later, she joined and actively participated and delivered papers in the Thursday Study Club. Topics addressed the natural history of the world and its people, including Italy, Turkey, and the geological history of North America.

Katherine was, above all, a powerfully loving person who delighted in learning from her family and friends, her garden, her cherished libraries, and the books that were ever-present by her side. Years of extended research and planning shaped her enthusiasm for travel with Ted through the US, Europe (especially Italy), Turkey, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia), and China with her son, Ted. She followed the wisdom of Zora Neale Hurston that “research is formalized curiosity,” and it brought her joy to share this with her family, friends, and community. It was natural for her to learn and expand.

Memorials may be sent to Historic Columbia Foundation, 1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201; The Great Oak Society of the Garden Club of America, 14 East 60th St, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022; Hammond School (earmarked for faculty salaries), 854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC 29209.

Family committal will be at the Hopkins Family Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at noon on May 28, 2026. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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04/16/2026

Henriette Hall

On April 15, 2026, Heaven received the life of the party. Henriette “Henny” Hall—beloved mother, Gramm, mother-in-law, advocate, comedian, friend and nurse—left this earthly existence to enter into glory just the way she wanted-her way on her time.

For many years, Henny battled COPD—or in reality, COPD battled her, and she gave it one heck of a fight. On April 15, at 3PM sharpe she did not succumb to the disease; instead, she put down her armor and called a truce, entering willingly into a beautiful, peaceful agreement. The fight was mutually over.

Born on August 20, 1951 to Dr. Henry Furman Hall, Jr. and Mrs. Ruby Wright Hall. Henny was a graduate of Hammond Academy and the University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Her career was as diverse as her personality; she served as the Captain of the Medical Division at the former Richland County Detention Center (now Alvin S. Glenn) and spent many years managing the Horticultural Building at the S.C. State Fair.

Henny was a woman of many passions. She was a dedicated birder, a lover of needlework, a gardener, and a voracious reader. She also served on the Riverbanks Zoo Commission and never met a "Trash T.V." show she couldn't enjoy. But her greatest joy, by far, was being a mother and "Gramm."

Henny is survived by her daughter, Simeon Hall-Miller Ellis, and her "favorite son-in-law, partner in sarcasm, and jokester ," Thomas (Tommy) Baynard Ellis, V. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Xander Ruby Ellis, whom she affectionately called “Butterbean,” and Tristram Thomas Ellis, her “Gingersnap.” She also leaves her former husband but lifelong friend, Harold Tristram Miller, Jr., as well as her cherished dog, Smiley, her cat, Steve, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, George Hall; her husband, Jack Provost; her sisters, Electa Leigh Tyler and Ava Lanier; and her brothers-in-law, Daniel Wesley Tyler and James Marion Lanier.

A time to gather to share memories and honor Henny’s life will be held beginning at 4 o’clock until 6 o’clock on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Shives Funeral Home, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext. Columbia, SC.

In the meantime, please remember Henny by doing a good deed: pay it forward, be kind to birds and animals, be a good friend, or simply make someone laugh.

If you feel inclined, in lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the following organizations close to Henny’s heart:

• Final Victory Animal Shelter

• Animal Lovers of Edisto (ALOE)

• Amor Healing Kitchen of Charleston

Sim, Tommy, Xander, & Tris would like to give heartfelt thanks to Dr Matthew Varner and his Nurse Jill at Prisma Health Pulmonology–Richland for their unwavering support and love during mom’s treatment with them. Like us, mom loved you both and trusted your judgement and plan of care wholeheartedly. Additionally and most importantly your compassion can never be duplicated. We are honored to have had mom with the best of the best!

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04/15/2026

Hubert Brandon Coker

Mr. Hubert Brandon Coker, 45, of Blythewood, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born on July 29, 1980, he was the son of Hubert Dwayne Coker and Catherine Evans Coker.

A graduate of East Clarendon High School, Brandon continued his education at Southern Wesleyan University, on a baseball scholarship, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. His commitment to service led him to the Army National Guard, where he honorably served as a Sergeant First Class. During his military career, he completed two deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, demonstrating courage, leadership, and unwavering dedication to his country.

During his military service, Brandon worked as a mechanical technician at McEntire Joint Base in Eastover, where he was loved by his fellow Armament brothers.

Beyond his professional life, Brandon had a deep love for baseball. As a former college player and volunteer coach for Blythewood recreational teams, he took great pride in mentoring young athletes and sharing his passion for the game. He also enjoyed golfing— though he often joked he was not very good —and treasured the laughter and camaraderie it brought.

He married the love of his life Darilyn on June 12, 2004. He had three beautiful children that were his pride and joy. He enjoyed cooking, teasing and traveling with his family. He was a "mountain of a man" to his family who carried the heavy luggage, performed cabana boy duties, blocked the big waves at the beach and reached everything on the top shelf.

Brandon found his greatest joy in time spent with his family. He cherished cross-country trips, creating lasting memories along the way. Among his favorite experiences were visits to the Baseball Hall of Fame and playing ball with his family on the iconic Field of Dreams, moments he held close to his heart.

Surviving are his wife, Darilyn Galloway-Coker and their children: Tessa (18) ,Chad (15) and Ace(14) of Blythewood. He is also survived by his parents, Hubert "Dwayne" and Catherine Evans Coker of New Zion, SC; in-laws, Michael and Debbie Miller Galloway of Pamplico, SC; sister-in-law, Tiah Galloway-Sherill (Eric) of Matthews NC; and numerous aunts and uncles. He is preceeded in death by his grandparents, Hubert "Randolph" and Vera McKenzie Coker and Ellis Milton " Bill" and Harriet Thomas Evans.

The memorial service to honor Brandon's life will be held at 1:30PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Shives Funeral Home, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext. Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 12:30PM until 1:30PM. The committal will follow the service at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Headstrong Project. https://theheadstrongproject.org/

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