Howard A. Brown

Mr. Howard A. Brown, 81, of 28946 Sussex Drive, Waverly, departed this life Monday, July 6, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg.

He was a native of Surry County, but spent the remainder of his youth growing up in Waverly. He would go on to serve in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany. Upon leaving the military he returned to Waverly and began a long career as a truck driver. Howard was employed at Seward Lumber Co. in Claremont for 31 years until he retired in 1992 due to declining health.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Dorethea H. Brown of Waverly; four sons, Howard Brown Jr. (Cynthia) of McKenney, Robert Brown and Antonio Brown of Waverly; and Perry Brown of Prince George; one daughter, LaShawn Anderson (Kirk) of Petersburg; five granddaughters, Dorethea Mims (Terance), Barbara Brown and Morgan Brown of Petersburg, LaTarsha Brown of Prince George and Shaunderia Jackson of Waverly; two grandsons, Perry Brown Jr. of Prince George and Robert Williams of Waverly; two sisters, Odessa Brown and Pauline Jackson of Petersburg; one brother, Nelson Brown (Anneice) of Petersburg; one sister-in-law, Kathryn Brown of Baltimore; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will beheld 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Chapel of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, with James M. Hunt of Seat Pleasant, Md., conducting.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly; Mr. James I. Gay, funeral director. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com.