Mr. Arrie Gadson, Jr., departed this life in the stillness of the evening on Thursday, September 9, 2010, in Medford, Oregon. Arrie Gadson, Jr., was born November 24, 1962, the oldest son of Arrie, Sr., and Clementine Gadson.
He graduated from Boys and Girls High School in 1980. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1981, where he traveled to the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, San Diego, New York City, USS Tarawa LHA-1, Hawaii, Black's Beach California and Alaska.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his parents, Arrie Gadson, Sr., and Clementine Gadson of St. George, SC; two daughters, Dominique S. Gadson and Taylor Gadson both of San Diego, California; two sisters, Linda R. Gadson of Brooklyn, New York and Shirdawn N. Gadson of St. George, SC; two brothers, Michael Gadson of Brooklyn New York and Barney Gadson of White Plains, New York; six aunts, Odell Pitts, Corine Green, Willie Mae Pittman, Marie Pierce, Corine Gatson and Minnie Lee Heyward; one uncle, Clifton Hendrick; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.