John Brown, (1941 - 2010) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of John be with us forever

69 years old
Born on July 19, 1941
Passed away on December 27, 2010

Mr. John L. Brown was born on July 19, 1941 in
Chambers County, Alabama. He was born to the late Willie Allen and Beatrice Carter Brown.
He departed this life on Monday, December 27, 2010 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama. He attended Rehobeth High School in Chambers County, Alabama.
He served as a usher at the Community Baptist Church.
He was affectionately known to many as “Little Brother Brown” or Burton. One of the greatest gifts he gave back to the community was being a friend. He loved his seven children and cooking barbeque was a favorite past time. He worked at the Utilization Plant for 44 years until he became
ill.

Three siblings preceded him in death, Cecil Brown,
James Brown and Lillian Reed.
He leaves to cherish his wife, Mary P. Brown; seven
children, Demarise (Robert) Brigeforth and Carolyn
Peterson both of Chicago, Illinois, Juanita (Edward) Heath, Five Points, Alabama, Valdarie (Ray) Howell, Rachel (Perry )Hargett, John Allen (Cassandra) Brown all of Valley, Alabama and Capreena Jones, West Point, Georgia; four sisters, Mary Giscombs, Alice Hughley and Julia Davis all of Hartford, Connecticut and Helen Brown, Valley, Alabama; two brothers, Roy Brown and Christopher Bryant both of Valley, Alabama; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends, including a special god daughter, Sherry Brown; and friend, Mattie Caldwell.

Interment
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Cemetery
Opelika, Alabama

Professional services provided by Davis Memorial Mortuary Inc. in Valley Alabama. http://davismemorialmortuary.com

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January 16, 2023

Hey Dad as I sit here at this moment and I know it's way past December that's so need my dad to hold me to talk to me just makes me cry love you Dad though we were apart for such a long time the time we did get to spend back together was greatly loved and needed I know you are looking down on me there

July 19, 2021

Still need my dad to embrace me

December 27, 2020

10 years dad I miss you and I still cry a bit when I come here but I can hear your voice in my head

December 27, 2018

STILL MISS YOU WOW IT HAS BEEN 8 YEARS

July 27, 2018

HEY DAD IT IS STILL NICE TO KNOW PEOPLE LOVED YOU SO MUCH I MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS ON THE PHONE ABOUT COOKING AND GARDENING I MISS YOU AND I NEED YOU HERE TO HUG ME AND TALK TO ME I SOMETIMES REMEMBER THINGS FROM WHEN I WAS A LITTLE THAT I HAD FORGOTTEN LIKE; EATING LEMON MERINGUE PIE AND BANANA SANDWICHES AND YOU WITH A STICK BEHIND YOUR HEAD AND THAT RING THAT WAS SUPPOES TO BE MINE YOU WORE ON YOUR PINKY FINGER AND OTHER STUFF

July 19, 2016

I think of you often dad I don't cry now but I can still hear your voice as I remember I last times we had together

December 27, 2015

Dad I don't know why I still cry, I still have your obituary, in the room that is just mine, I look and talk to you and I cry even now as I write this I start to cry, I need you dad to hold me and talk to me, even as I sit here I hear you say baby girl it is alright, I know that you are watching over me.

July 19, 2015

Well Daddy here it is another year has passed, and I think about you a lot, the last dreams I had of you, where a blessing coming, because you told me to get ready for work, and then to get up and get dressed for work, well dad the job came in 3days and in 7 days I was working, love you daddy and thanks, I still miss you and I need you

March 15, 2015

Dad, I miss you, sometimes I dream about you and often I still hear your voice in my mines ear. Even as I leave this note and flower I start to cry for even now I could use a dad's embrace. Sometimes I remember us eating a banana sandwich or that lemon pie you liked cause those are a couple of my little girl memories, of you and me, I miss you daddy, but I still thank GOD for the time he gave, and I know you are watching over me always.

December 28, 2014

I NEED YOU DADDY WE HAD A SHORT TIME OF A FEW YEARS I THANK GOD FOR THAT BEFORE YOU WHEN HOME TO HIM

June 5, 2014

My dad was a good man and loved by many, it made me smile when he called me sweet heart and when we talked about cooking and a garden GOD called him home so he couldn't hurt any more

June 4, 2012

Hi,sweetheart, that's how Brown greeted me each time we visited. I fell in love with him the very first time i met him. His smile, gray hair, and big heart were infectious.His work spoke for him.Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.

December 15, 2011

MR & MRS JOEY BILLINGSLEY,BROWN WAS MY MOM'S SPEC wrote at
2011-02-04 20:09:47

BROWN, AS HE WAS CALLED, WAS A VERY LOVING AND GIVING MAN.. IN THE YEARS THAT I'VE KNOW BROWN, HE WAS JUST LIKE THE DADDY THAT I NEVER HAD..WE WILL TRUELY MISS HEARING HIS VOICE EVERYTIME WE CALL MY MOM'S HOME. WE LOVED YOU BROWN BUT THE FATHER LOVED YOU BEST..