Jerome McFadden

Deacon Jerome McFadden was born on April 10, 1935, to the late Vermel McFadden and the late Cornell Andrews. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Rebecca McFadden. He entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2025, at McLeod Regional Center in Florence, South Carolina. He was educated in the Lee County Public Schools and had various careers as a textile worker and a truck driver. He retired from ESAB and worked for Lee County Landfill until his health declined. Deacon McFadden was a founding member of Gethsemane Apostolic Church (GAC), which was established in 1979 under the leadership of Elder Shem Ellis. From the very beginning, he served as a Deacon and played a vital role in the church’s development. Over the years, he took on numerous responsibilities, including Sunday School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Finance Chairman, Security, and even doing roof repairs—faithfully stepping in wherever needed until others joined the ministry to share in the work. Following the passing of Elder Ellis, Deacon McFadden continued to serve faithfully under the leadership of Bishop Calvin McNeil for 44 years, and more recently under Elder Orin B. McNeil. Throughout his time at GAC, Deacon McFadden remained a devoted and steadfast servant, fulfilling many roles with unwavering dedication. On August 6, 1966, he was united in holy matrimony to Ruth K. McFadden. They were blessed with one son, Timothy Tyrone McFadden. Deacon McFadden was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and humble servant to Christ. He never met a stranger with whom he could not engage in conversation. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth K. McFadden; son, Timothy (Luvella) McFadden of Garner, NC; two grandchildren, Kierdre Sherrell and D’Andre Tyrik McFadden; two brothers, Cornell (Sylvia) Andrews and Gerald Andrews of Richmond, VA; two sisters, Carrie Carter of St. Stephens, SC and Elouise McDaniel of Irvington, NJ; one sister-in-law, Ruby Fortune of Florence, SC; three brothers-in-law, Charles (Cherry) James, Dalton Belcher, and Michael Belcher of Richmond VA; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.