| Gerald Droze |
GERALD DROZE "Jerry / J Dog" Gerald "Jerry/J Dog" Droze, age 69,
of Franklin, NC and Plantation, FL passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of Faye Penniger Droze and
the late Haywood Droze. He was married to Elizabeth Shade Droze for
39 years.
He was in law enforcement for 23 years and was a retired Special Agent
for the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Bureau. He was Vice President of
Enforcers Motorcycle Club, active in Shop with a Cop, Toys for Tots,
Shawn Blanton Law Enforcement Memorial Ride and various other rides
to benefit veterans, law enforcement and our community.
In addition to his wife he is survived by daughter, Kimberly Alicia Droze
Lynch (Jason Lynch, Steven Hebert) of Plantation, FL; son, Christopher
Ryan Droze and wife Carolina of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two brothers,
Haywood Daniel Droze and wife Rosemary of LaPlata, MD and Ronald
Droze and partner Sharon of Englewood, FL; also a brother-in-law Allen
Shade; along with nieces and nephews, Drew, Stasia, Desma, Derk, Nick
and Matt Droze and Mark, Cindi and Chris Shade. He is also survived by
three grandchildren, Emma Lynch, Addison Lynch and Kailer Droze.
A memorial service was held Thursday, July 8, at 6 p.m at Enforcers
Motorcycle Club House, 834 Cat Creek Rd., Franklin, NC.
Memorial service will be held in Florida on Friday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at
Broward PBA Hall at 2901 SW 26th Terr., Dania Beach, FL 33312.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 6 p.m. with a reception
to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shop with a Cop, 1820
Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734. Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made by visiting
www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
Published in The Washington Post on July 11, 2010