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Freddie BROWN Obituary
After high school Freddie worked in the local A & P store in Mathews before joining the United States Coast Guard where he served for four years. He was later employed by the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Va., as a Quality Assurance Specialist and retired in 1991. Freddie also owned and operated Browns Auto Parts from 1976-1992. He was a member of the Mathews County Crime Solvers and a member of Mathews Baptist Church where he served as an ordained deacon, Sunday school director, teacher and trustee. Freddie loved his wife, family and friends and was always ready to reach out and help others.
Freddie was preceded in death by his son, Matthews Christopher "Chris;" and his parents, Julia Hudgins and Elmer Brown.
Freddie is survived by his loving wife, Ella of 50 years; his daughter, Laura Lee Pierce and husband, Steve; grandsons, Aaron and his wife, Laura, Joshua, Daniel and Jonathan; and great-grandson, Alexander; his son, Michael Joseph Brown and wife, Lisa; granddaughters, Erika and Lindsey; and grandsons, Chandler and Carson; daughter-in-law, Heather Brown; and grandsons, Kenny and Cash. He is also survived by his brothers, Melvin "Bubbie" Brown and wife, Mary, and Johnnie "Butch" E. Hudgins and wife, Margaret; and his sister, Deborah Hall and husband, Jeff.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, with the service beginning 3 p.m. at Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, Va. Burial will follow in H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery, Hudgins, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Mathews Baptist Church, P.O. Box 8, Hudgins, Va.
Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Freddie BROWN
Nancy & Erwin Callis
November 12, 2010
Dear Ella, Michael and Laura Lee,
I was so sorry to hear that Freddie had passed away. He was always a very nice man May you lean on God during this trying time.
Yvonne Adams
November 8, 2010
We are so sorry about Freddie's death. He was such a fine person; a gentleman who extended kindnesses to all he knew. He was a classmate who helped with all our reunions. I treasure the pictures he sent when I couldn't attend. I will miss him. May your memories of past happy times and your faith bring you comfort. I am praying for all of your family.
Yvonne Adams
Agnes Gootee
November 8, 2010
We at the Naval Weapons Station remember Freddie as a kind and gentle person. Our sympathy goes out to the Brown Family.
John Lee Callis
November 8, 2010
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim, Patsy & Mary French
November 7, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Ella and the entire Brown family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Skip and Renee' Callis
November 7, 2010
Quiet, gentle, thoughtful, devoted, those are words that come to mind when we think about Freddie. He will be missed. He will be missed by Ella, Michael, Laura Lee and his wonderful grandchildren he adored. Freddie loved to share stories of his family. One of his favorite things to do was take Max for a ride, water and dog food, on board. Freddie walked Max, but Max was always in the lead!
Sleep well, your hard work is over. You are in the arms of the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May your memories bring you comfort until you meet Freddie again at the gates of Heaven.
Carolyn Casey Willis
November 7, 2010
The Casey family owes a HUGE debt of gratitude to Freddy for all he did for our parents during the past 6 years. We don't know how we would have managed without his kindness and spirit of friendship.
Carolyn Casey Willis and Paul Casey
Selina Lehman
November 7, 2010
I have lost a very special Uncle....an Uncle I will never forget. I am very fortunate to have had him as a part of my life and will always treasure my visit with him this past July. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
John Dixon
November 7, 2010
I am so very sorry for Your loss.
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