With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Gabriel Ronald McFadden, 55, of Kingstree, SC, a truck driver and husband of Alicia McFadden, who passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at MUSC, Florence, SC.

Life Reflections

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith."   2 Timothy 4:7

Mr. Gabriel Ronald McFadden entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 14, 2025 at MUSC Hospital, Florence, South Carolina after an extended illness. Gabriel, son of the late Harry Johnny McFadden and the late Gracie Mae Graham-McFadden was born on February 2, 1970 in Kingstree, South Carolina. He was the youngest of nine siblings. Gabriel was educated in the public schools of Kingstree, South Carolina and was a proud 1988 graduate of Kingstree Senior High School. He was employed at Colonial Rubber, Firestone, Nan-Ya Plastics and Palmetto Synthetics. Gabriel finally pursued his passion, attended Bishopville Truck Driving School, Bishopville, SC, where he received his Commercial Drivers License. He was employed with McKenzie Trucking for over 13 years before his health forced him to leave trucking.

At an early age, Gabriel accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Cades, SC.

Gabriel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, watching sports, and spending time with his family. To know Gabriel was to love him. He had a big heart, was always willing to help others, had a good sense of humor, loved to joke and kept people laughing all day. He would give you the shirt off his back if needed, went above and beyond for everyone. He absolutely adored his family.

Gabriel was a member of Boggy Swamp Masonic Lodge #452 and a proud NFL fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Columbus McFadden and Harry McFadden, Jr., and three sisters, Ethel Mae Woodard, Annie Ruth Burgess, and Betty Jean Williams.

Gabriel's memory will be treasured by: his loving and devoted wife, Alicia James-McFadden of the home; two loving daughters, Gabrielle E. McFadden and Alijah J. McFadden both of the home; one precious granddaughter, Aubree K.  Nesmith of the home; two sisters, Alma Grace Nesmith of Kingstree, SC and Geneva Wilson of Trio, SC; one brother, Joseph McFadden of Myrtle Beach, SC; adopted sister, Ruth Lawson George; one aunt, Othenia Cooper of Lake City, SC; his father and mother-in-law, Joe and Edna James of Kingstree, SC; two sisters-in-law, Tiffany Richburg (Christian) of Summerton, SC and Tracey James of Kingstree, SC; one brother-in-law, Joe S. James of Kingstree, SC; special friends and a cousin he called his adopted brothers, Deacon Mark Easterling, Sammie Bradley, Randy Hugee, Bobby Mouzon, Leonard Montgomery, Keith Fulton; adopted son, Keith Houston; along with an abundant host of loving nieces and nephews that he adored, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.