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Roger “Dale” Brunson
January 25, 2017
Roger “Dale” Brunson, age 60 passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at his home in the Gandyville Community of Century, FL.
Dale was a lifelong resident of Century, graduating Century High School. Dale loved trucks and followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather driving 18 wheelers long distance and later in life driving for trucking companies locally. He was a master at playing drums; he played drums in the high school band and played in several local garage bands. He never had a lesson but there was nothing he couldn’t play.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents Grover Brunson and Flora Ann Jernigan Brunson; Grandparents Ed and Gladys Brunson, Fred and Stella Jernigan, and a special Aunt and Uncle Haynes and Elmira Crapps.
Dale is survived by his sister, Charlotte Field (Scott), a niece, Heather Phillips (Chris), great nephew Hayden Phillips all of Pensacola, an Aunt and Uncle Freddy and Jackie Jernigan of Milton, Aunt Mary Stinebaugh of Farmersville, Texas, special cousins Doris and George Chavers of Century, He also leaves behind numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Poplar Dell Baptist Church with Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Simmons, Greg Hunter, Steve Newberry, George Chavers, Carl Gandy and Fred H. Jernigan, Jr.
Memorials may be made to the Poplar Dell Baptist Church building fund.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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Dale was a very good & friendly person & he was very musically talented. I remember him playing in many bands @ Century. My condolences to his sister, Charlotte. My mother & his Mother, Flora Ann were really close friends. Rest In Peace, Dale.