Corey Carter LaKetchia Cerreta Eric Richardson Karen Thomas Seneca Pender Thomisa Brown

Anthony Moore Anacostia Stroman

Salome Hinson Erin Pender

Samson Adewale Nacresha Richardson

When it seemed that our loss was too great to bear, we looked up and our friends and family were there. We were aware of God’s presence through your expressions of kindness. Mere words cannot adequately express our gratitude, but, at best, we offer a “thank you” from the bottom of our hearts.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 2930 Colonial Drive (803) 254-2000 Columbia, South Carolina 29203 bosticktompkinsinc.com

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Life is but a stopping place, Processional ...... Clergy and Family

A pause in what's to be, Mr. Michael Roger Brunson, Jr. was born on September 8, 1980 in Ft. Jackson, South Final Farewell to Our Beloved “Mikey B” ...... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Carolina. He was the son of Michael Roger Brunson, Sr. and Gwendolyn Brunson. He departed this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Michael accepted Christ at an early A resting place along the road, age. He joined Fort Knox Church of God in Ft. Knox, KY where he was a faithful member Hymn of Praise ...... Oak Grove Choir and enjoyed singing on the choir. to sweet eternity. Michael was educated in the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina, and graduated from Richland Northeast High School, Class of 1998. Shortly after We all have different journeys. Scripture Readings graduating, he joined the as a Preventive Medicine Specialist, Old Testament ...... Pastor Kelvin Jones where he served for 13 Years. His duties included: San Antonio, TX, Korea, Aberdeen Different paths along the way, Proving Ground, MD. Michael continued his military career in the reserves detachment New Testament ...... Reverend Sara Martin NCOIC with the 345th Preventive Medicine Detachment. He served in and Afghanistan. While serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, he was awarded the Army We all were meant to learn some things, Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Prayer of Comfort ...... Reverend Gladys Ball Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with but never meant to stay... Bronze , Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Solo ...... “His Eye is on the Sparrow” Armed Forces Reserve Medal. Once he retired from the military, he attended the Art Our destination is a place, Jordan McNeal Institute of Culinary Arts where he took on his passion of baking. Far greater than we know. Michael had a passion and a calling for serving and helping others. He truly enjoyed Remarks (three minutes please) ...... Open to Michael’s Family and Friends helping other people, regardless of how others treated him. Whenever he did something for someone, he did it out of love and never looked for anything in return. For some the journey's quicker, His favorite way to make people happy was by singing and baking them a cake. He enjoyed fashion and always looking good! He had a passion for making friends and a For some the journey's slow. Selection ...... “I Won’t Complain” love for children, which led him to avail himself to others to lend a listening ear, offer Pastor Troy McGoogan a helping hand, or offer some words of advice. He loved to talk and laugh! And when the journey finally ends, He was preceded in his death by his Grandmother Georgia Mae Brunson, Great Words of Comfort ...... Pastor Troy McGoogan Grandmother Leola Hall, and his Uncle Joe Palmore. We'll claim a great reward,

Mr. Michael Roger Brunson, Jr. leaves to cherish so many beautiful memories: his Recessional spouse, Anthony Brunson; two daughters, Chartise and Aubrei Cooks; his parents, And find an everlasting peace, Michael and Gwendolyn Brunson; two brothers, Corey (Sonovia) Williams and Taurean Brunson; a sister, LaTisha (Brandon) Cunningham; paternal grandfather, Together with the lord. Postlude ...... “Going Up Yonder” Ramsey (Jewel) Brunson; his mother-in-law, Taunia Cooks; and his brother-in-law, Oak Grove Choir Jordan McNeal. He also leaves: six uncles: Bernard Palmore, Barry (Michelle) Palmore, Stanley (Jacqueline) Williams, Tony (Essie) Brunson; Eddie (Elizabeth) Childs and Ernest (Elaine) Childs; three aunts: Denise Starks, Georgette (Michael) Coleman and Sheila Brunson; two nephews, Keston Cunningham and JaCori Williams; four nieces, Kinslee Cunningham, DeNeshia Graham, Ta’Jeanna Brunson and Jayla Williams; two Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment godmothers, Gwendline Carroll and Tonya Armstead; four god-brothers: George Carroll, Jaspen Armstead, Daylin Armstead and Llandyn Armstead; two dogs, Richard Maurice Parker and Tyke; and many other loving family and friends. 4170 Percival Road • Columbia, South Carolina