Jerome Bagley was born August 2, 1957, in Coconut Grove, Dade County, FL to Mary Black Bagley and Henry Thames. Jerome had a rich history of learning as well as being taught many new things in his life. He traveled the world. Jerome joined the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War, survived the combat and returned home safely. He had many skills to build and mold and always left you something to think about or ponder once he left your presence. There was never a dull moment with Jerome. Jerome was united in marriage to Susan Epps Bagley on December 17, 1992, and they have been married almost thirty years. Jerome departed this life on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by five children, Letturlla, Romero, Darona, Styrell and Jerome IV. Jerome leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Susan T. Bagley; children, Samaria, Shinita, Adelia, Dedrea, Patera and Royale; mother, Mary Bagley; father, Henry Thames; sister, Cherrie; brother, Andre; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.