Chief Warrant Officer (Ret) Richard "Dickie" Brogdon

He was born on August 16, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia to Thomas and Mary McRae Brogdon. Dick graduated Baker High School and entered the U.S. Army. Richard (Dick) Brogdon retired as a Chief and earned his Master’s Degree. Richard taught at Kendrick High School, Baker High School, and Blanchard Elementary as an educator. He believed to teach a child was to influence the future of the world. He was also very active in the Boy Scouts of America where he received the rank of Eagle Scout.

Richard was a Master Mason and a member in good standing of Ft. Benning Masonic Lodge #579, serving as Worshipful Master and Secretary and member of James E. Miller Daylight Lodge #760 in Columbus. He was also a member of many other Masonic appendant bodies including York Rite Masons, a 33rd Degree Scottish Right Mason of the Valley of Columbus, and Past President of National Sojourners Chapter #8. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the U.S. Army never left him as friends and family will attest.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Mary McRae Brogdon, daughter; Judy Brogdon, and grandson; Michael R. Brogdon.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years; Ellen Virginia Case Brogdon, his sister; Wanda Brogdon Korytoski, granddaughter; Katie Burdeshaw, one son; George Francis Brogdon (Leigh Anne), and two great-grandchildren; Colton and Emma Burdeshaw.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Striffler Hamby Mortuary, 3770 US-431, Phenix City, AL 36868. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 2:00 in the Lakewood Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Masonic Home of Georgia serving children in Dickie’s behalf www.masonichomeofgeorgia.com