Jerald Waymon Burdette, 57, killed in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 28 near Abbeville, South Carolina
Grandfather killed, 2 grandchildren injured in South Carolina crash, officials say
They said two pickup trucks, including Burdette's truck hauling a boat, were heading south on Highway 28 when the three vehicles collided.
'A servant's heart': Community in shock after death of beloved grandfather in car crash
Burdette's family said he had a servant's heart, always giving back to his community, especially to his two grandchildren.
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