Duke Gilyard Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Duke Gilyard Sr. (Springfield, Massachusetts), born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, who passed away on August 17, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Beaver L. Gilyard-Brigmon and Minnie L Gilyard-Brigmon; his son Duke Gilyard Jr.; and his siblings, Willie H Gilyard of Orangeburg, SC, Joanna Jones of Orangeburg, NC. and Lulla Shuler of Orangeburg, NC..
He is survived by: his children, Gary Brigmon of Orangeburg, SC, Gregory Brigmon of Dallas, TX, David Gilyard, Michelle Brigmon and Denise Brown (Andre); his stepchildren, Dwight Gregory, Gilfrey Gregory, Donald Gregory (Tanisha) of Springfield, MA, Dabney Gregory (Gwendolyn) of Atlanta, GA. and Delores Deloach (Jesse) of Atlanta, GA.; and his siblings, Rachell Brigmon, David L Brigmon of Orangeburg, SC., Vernell Rivers, Judy Brigmon of Orangeburg, SC. and Wanda Brigmon. He is also survived by Twenty grandchildren, and host great-grandchildren and cousins.
