Gerald "Jerry/J-Dog" Droze

Franklin, NC and Plantation, FL - 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 of LaPlata, MD and Ronald Droze of Englewood, FL. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Emma Lynch, Addison Lynch and Kailer Droze.

A memorial service was held Thursday, July 8, at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. at Broward PBA Hall at 2901 SW 26th Ter., Dania Beach, FL 33312. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon-6:00 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.
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