Herman J. Gadson

Herman James Gadson, son of the late Andrew and Pearlene Morrison Gadson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 4, 1943.  After the passing of his mother at a very young age, his father returned to South Carolina, remarried and started a family. His Uncle Robby Morrison, his mother’s brother, told her he and his brothers would take care of her children (Vera the oldest), Cora and Herman the baby. So the brothers got together and each one took a child, raised and provided for them as their very own. Uncle H, as everyone called him, wanted the boy (Herman). He was brought up in a family that went to church and worshipped the Lord.

He accepted Christ during his early life. He joined the Southern Baptist Church serving in many capacities such as singing on the Youth Choir, Ushering and teaching Sunday School to Adults which he truly enjoyed. He was a dedicated and devoted member.

Herman received his formal education and graduated from Baltimore City College.

He served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was employed as a Captain’s Assistant completing one tour of combat duty in Vietnam. He served his country with honor for Four years and received an Honorable discharge 1968. He is a graduate of The Baltimore School of the Bible 1985.

From an earlier marriage he has one daughter Bertina, son-in-law Jeffrey Jones and grandson Jayden Jones. In 1982 Herman was united in marriage to Brenda Thorne. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed getting together with family and friends.

Herman retired from the MTA after thirty-five years of service in August, 2005.

Cruising was his most favorite (he and Brenda often traveled. The last cruise taken was returning home to the Freddie Gray riot. He was a phenomenal bowler who averaged high games winning two rings and a watch. He would take his daily walk at Montebello Lake, meeting up with some of his MTA friends.

Herman leaves to celebrate his life, his wife Brenda of 42 years, his daughter Bertina, son in law Jeffrey Jones and grandson Jayden, God daughter, Micaia Brickus, special niece and nephews: Teffina (Tess) Walker, Derek Gadson, Joylyn; like a son Michael Brickus, Brother in laws: Wilbert Thorne & William Hopkins, Brothers Glen (Janie) St. Stephens SC, Floyd (Rosyln) Americus, GA, Andrew Jr (Baltimore MD) Sisters, Shirley Gadson (Monks Corner SC), Dorothy, Gladys, Geneva (James)Johnson, Hazel Taylor, Sadie Nelms, Eleanor Jones Jamestown SC, Co-workers and friends, Eddie Diggins, Elroy Jones, Leroy Beauford, Rev Melvin Lee, Douglas Perry and many cousins and all the many friends he made along the way.