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Ezra Brown Obituary
Ezra Brown, Jr., a lifelong resident of Newburgh, NY, departed this life for life eternal on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus.
Ezra was born August 14, 1988 to the parents of Lisa Patterson Brown and Ezra Brown, Sr. in Newburgh, NY. He was employed as a laborer for C&S warehouse in Newburgh.
Ezra is survived by her loving family, Lisa Patterson Brown of Newburgh; father, Ezra Brown, Sr. of Durham, NC; grandmother, Laura Ann Pattterson of Newburgh; three brothers: Devon Patterson of Troy, NY, Arthur King, Jr. and Jason Colon of Newburgh; four sisters: Quantica Patterson of Newburgh, Jarnetta Brown of Albany, Morgany Brown and Nasheena Brown of Durham, NC; Godson, Tijir Walker of Newburgh; two nieces, Devonna Patterson and Amori Patterson of Troy, NY; nephew, Quazere Patterson of Newburgh; two aunts, Tammy and Mary Patterson; five uncles: Dougie, Larry, Charles, Frank and Willie, all of Newburgh; a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather, James Patterson, Sr. and uncles, Wesley, Robert and Marshall Patterson.
Visitation will be Friday, October 10 from 9-11 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, 20 Mill St., Newburgh. Services will begin at 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. Coleman Briggs, officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, NY.
Arrangements entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com or please give us a call at 845-452-2894.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ezra Brown
joynetta brown
October 29, 2008
hey bro i know ur in a better place but i can't stop missing u i love u so much love ur big sis netta
mary patterson
October 18, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
takeya walker
October 14, 2008
I cant believe booba gone tofast not only did my brother and uncle loose a bestfriend but my nephew lost a good godfather always in our hearts
shalese williams
October 11, 2008
I just want to say I'm sorry for your lost to the Patterson family. Booba will be missed.
Kirk Traver
October 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
wanda &family
October 10, 2008
With THoughts to Comfort You there are no words that can fill the emptiness in your heart.....but perhaps it will help to know others care and are praying for you
Davina Carey-Henry
October 10, 2008
Lisa and Family,
There is no greater loss then the loss of your child no matter what age he may be. But remember God knows best and it is never good-bye it is only so long until we meet again. My prayers are with you and the family.
Candice
October 10, 2008
To the family,I am sorry for your loss, And i know these are hard times,our hearts go out to you.BOOBA was like a brother to me.I will miss him forever !!!! The Hagen Family.
Deborah Cortez
October 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Ezra's family. It was a pleasure to have known Ezra for the short time I did as his case manager. He had a good heart and he was trying to change his life to have a better future. I will miss him.
EVANG. CAROL ANN STEVENS
October 10, 2008
LISA, MARY AND MISS LAURA AND
PATTERSON FAMILY. EZRA IS GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, THERE IS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. HAVING GONE THROUGH SORROW NOT TO LONG AGO, I KNOW THE PAIN CAN BE UNBEARABLE, LOOK TO THE HILLS FROM WHICH COMETH YOUR HELP, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
EVANG. CAROL ANN BOONE STEVENS
AND FAMILY
lisanne byrd
October 9, 2008
my deepest sympathy to you lisa.booba was just like my own,i can remember when he came into this world.i will miss him dearly.booba was making changes for the better.
loved dearly,always lisa byrd&family(charles,ray,kwamane,kwanzaa&palmis)
ANDREA AND FAMILY
October 9, 2008
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF EZRA(BOOBA) HE HAS SUCH A HUGE HEART AND IT IS A SHAME THAT SUCH A WONDERFUL LIFE WAS TAKEN! HE IS LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED GREATLY!!
Ayanna
October 9, 2008
Family,
My heart goes out to you during this time. Booba was a good person and has gone on to a better place.
Michael Griffin
October 9, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Preshay Pittman & Family
October 9, 2008
To my extended family, all my life i've known you all. May god be with all of you through these times, so young so strong Ezra was, i remember the day Lisa came home from the hospital with him in her arms. Lisa please stay strong, and may god bless you..
Lori Heller
October 9, 2008
Lisa, Willie and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss and wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God will get you through this, he is always in our mist. May god bless you and keep you comforted in his arms.
jenn & Laura quinones
October 9, 2008
i hope that God gives you all the strength to get through this time of sorrow.. You all will always be in our prayers forever and always...
jenn quinones
October 9, 2008
may god be with you all in this time of sorrow.. i will pray always.. May god give strength to the family and many friends of ezra
carolyn pierce
October 9, 2008
Hello family
Just wanted to say that am sorry for your lost and know that
now he's in gods hands and he'll be safe.
take care your cousin carolyn pierce from Albany NY
NECIE PETERSON
October 9, 2008
LISA & FAMILY
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.THE FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
NECIE PETERSON
Bernice Lewis
October 9, 2008
GONE BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. WE ALL WILL MISS YOU
BERNICE TROY TRACIE PAM AND CORY AND MISSIE
Whitney Henry
October 9, 2008
My heart goes out to the family and my prayers are with you. Ezra had a good heart and we all will miss him dearly.
George & Tina Jenkins
October 9, 2008
To Lisa & the Patterson family:
We were very sad to hear of Booba's passing. We hope in the coming days, you will have some comfort knowing he's gone to a better place. With love and thinking of you all at this difficult time.
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