Gerald Joseph O'Brien Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald Joseph O'Brien of McCormick, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 18, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James O'Brien and Izetta Manor O'Brien; his children, Mark O'Brien (Zhanna) of Charleston and Brenda Decker (Doug) of Cincinnati, OH; his stepsons, Scott Kropfeld (Karen) and Robert Kropfeld (Christin) of Cincinnati, OH; his brother John O'Brien (Debbie) of Cincinnati; his grandchildren, Kayla, Ashley Banks, Vyacheslav Van and Polina O'Brien; and his great grandchild Mackenzie Banks.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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