Bartow - Howard H. Brogdon, age 80, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born December 15, 1940 in Bartow, FL to Clarence & Jennie Brogdon. He was a Mechanical Supervisor for W.R. Grace, Seminole, Cargill and Mosaic for over 40 years, he also worked at Southern Machinery. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Joan Brogdon (2020). He is survived by his four sons Howard Brogdon & wife Sheryl of Estero, Jeff Brogdon & wife Brenda of Lake Wales, Mark Cato & wife Wanda of Baker and Kenneth Brogdon & wife Elizabeth of Lakeland. Two brothers Johnny Brogdon & wife Joellen and Charlie Brogdon & wife Gloria both of Bartow along with eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Graveside service 10:00 am Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, FL. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com