Claflin student collapses in gym, dies

The person who called 911 said Brown had been playing basketball when he collapsed, according to Fogle. Orangeburg County EMS arrived, attempted life-saving measures and took Brown to MUSC Health-Orangeburg, where he died.

Claflin University President Dr. Dwuan J. Warmack issued a statement reporting that Brown “was a computer science major and valued member of our Claflin community.”

"His presence will be greatly missed. Please keep Savion’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” Warmack said.

Warmack noted that grief counselors were on campus Monday at the James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel.

In addition, students have 24-hour access to free, confidential counseling through TimelyCare, a support service available to all Claflin students. Email timelycare.com/Claflin.edu or call 833-484-6359.

Obituary for Savion Jerard Brown

Funeral services for Mr. Savion Brown, 21, Charlotte, NC, will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center in the Daniel C. Moss Jr Auditorium (Claflin University), 400 Magnolia St Orangeburg, SC. Mr. Brown will be placed in the auditorium one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Brown passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Public viewing will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 2:30pm-6:00pm.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com