Jerome "Gee" Cardwell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerome Cardwell was granted peace and healing when he transitioned from this life on October 16, 2017 following an extended illness. Jerome was born to Lamar Cardwell and Jessie Pearl Bryant on May 1, 1956, in Troy, Alabama. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He attended Pike County Public Schools and upon graduation, he entered the United States Army. After 20 years of distinguished service, he retired. Upon his return to civilian life, Columbia, SC became his home. It is there that he continued his service to the community through various positions in non-profit agencies such as The Cooperative Ministry and Columbia Koban. His final place of employment was CSC where he was a weapons instructor. Jerome leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Idella Chestnut of Columbia, SC, three daughters: Philana Cardwell of Troy, Alabama, Idalis Chestnut and Jessie Chestnut of the home, two sons: Adrian (Sebrina) Cardwell of Troy, Alabama, Albert Cardwell of the home, his mother, Jessie Pearl Bryant of Troy, Alabama and a brother, Alphonzo Rouse also of Troy, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Lamar Cardwell, and two brothers, James Rouse and Greg Cardwell. He also leaves to cherish his memory is grandchildren, great-grandchildren and host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Jerome "Gee" Cardwell

May 1, 1956 - October 16, 2017