Fred Gadsden, Jr., affectionately known as "Bubba", was born on February 18, 1929. He was the son of the late Fred Gadsden and the late Ethel Taylor Gadsden. He departed this life on January 17, 2009. Bubba grew up in Moncks Corner among his sisters, brothers, and other relatives. He was a hard worker; he knew that hard work built a strong character. Bubba was the eldest son in a large family, and he served as a role model for his younger siblings. Bubba received his education in the Berkeley County School System. He later was employed with Clyde Umphlett Logging Company. He was a jackman by trade until he was injured on the job. Bubba was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending time outside doing a variety of things. Some of his favorite activities were planting vegetables in his "field" and fishing. However, his greatest joy came from hunting. He loved spending hours on end walking through the woods. Bubba was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Eva Mae Heyward Gadsden. This union was blessed with five children. Bubba lived a long and fruitful life. He lived just shy of his eightieth birthday. His life's legacy will be cherished by his loving family. He leaves eight children, Janice Smith (Leonard), Veronica Parrish (Jay), Henry Gadsden, Earl Gadsden and Bobby Gadsden all of Moncks Corner, SC, Alfred Gadsden of North Charleston, SC, Charles Gadsden and Carla Samantha Palmer (Barry) of Goose Creek, SC; five stepchildren, Corine Thompson (Dale), Freddie Wilson (Barbara), Peter Heyward and Elijah Wilson all of Moncks Corner, SC, and Patricia Heyward of Newark, NJ; two brothers, Jimmie Gadsden (Charity) of Moncks Corner, SC and Matthew Atlas (Allison) of Charleston, SC; three sisters, Ernestine Gadsden of Moncks Corner, SC, Ethel Robinson (Frankie), and Pastor Ollie Mae Jones of Savannah, GA; four sisters-in-law, Alethia Simmons, Shirley Heyward, Jackie Heyward and Evelyn Heyward all of Moncks Corner, SC; three brothers-in-law, Samuel Heyward (Lerline), James Heyward (Patricia), and Raymond Heyward (Ernestine); thirty-eight grandchildren, one whom he reared in the home - Bobby Gadsden, Jr.; a host of great-grandchildren; a very dear and supportive friend, Rev. George Lee Bryant; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.