Gordy Vernon Broderick

BRODERICK’S JOURNEY... Broderick Vernon Gordy departed this life peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home in Chamblee, GA. Broderick, affectionately known as Brod, was born on January 25, 1962 in Salisbury, Maryland, to the union of the late Robert L. and Roberta H. Gordy, Sr. He was the second of four children. Broderick was raised in a loving Christian home and he grew up as a faithful member of Union United Methodist, where he often graced the congregation with the gift of his beautiful voice as a member of the Youth Choir. He loved to sing Gospel music. He was frequently asked to sing solos, specifically the song “Precious Lord” which would bring everyone to tears. Broderick proudly graduated from James M. Bennett Senior High School in 1980. He was passionate about playing the Baritone in the Marching Band and Concert Band where talent and skill earned him the First Chair position. He also performed in Plays, played Football on the JMB JV Football Team and ran Track. After graduating from High School, Broderick attended Howard University in Washington, DC. His career path focused on working in administration for the court system and community support. He worked as Legal Clerk for the US Bankruptcy Court and for J. Gadson Law Offices. He also worked with grant writing for the Center for Community Change. His love for people led him to be in Counseling roles as well. Broderick always had a great love of music. He would spend hours watching the Blue Devils and Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps on YouTube and he traveled to attend their performances in person. He sang in the Youth Adult Fellowship Ensemble (YAFE) and the Adult Choir at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, led by Richard Smallwood. Broderick loved to live his life to the fullest and he made sure that he kept his family, friends and God at the center of everything he did. He had the best sense of humor that kept everyone laughing, and he was famously known for the hilarious Memes that he would often post on Facebook and his love of Scrapple, German Chocolate Cake and Dumplings. His greatest passion was being at home in Salisbury spending quality time talking and laughing with the loves of his life, his brother, Robert and his sisters Kathy and Wendy. Everyone loved his infectious laugh and bright genuine smile. He was a great listener and always offered words of advice and encouragement. To know Broderick was to Love him. He leaves to cherish his loving memory a Brother, Robert L. Gordy, Jr (Iris) of White Marsh, MD; Sisters, Katherine (Ronald) Richardson, Wendy Gordy of Salisbury and Barbara Gordy of Delmar, MD; an Aunt, Gracie Maybelline Gordy of Salisbury; a Niece Taylor Gordy; Nephew, Robert L. Gordy III; Great-Nephews, Christian and Maxten Gordy; Great-Niece, Kenzley Gordy and a host of Cousins and friends. SORROWFULLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

Gordy Vernon Broderick

January 25, 1962 - June 3, 2021