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Gerald Brown Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Catherine 'Jean' Brown of Shacklefords, Va.; son, Randy M. Brown of Serverna Park, Md.; daughter, Darlene K. Seeley and husband, Richard, of West Point, Va.; brother, Ralph G. Brown of Cortland, N.Y.; granddaughter, Crystal M. Palenski; and two great-grandchildren of King William, Va.
He served in the United States Army as a welding instructor from 1950-1952.
Services were private. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the family home, 185 Airville Road, Shacklefords, VA 23156.
In lieu of flowers donate to your favorite charity or the West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box X, West Point, VA 23181. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Jane Haynes
November 22, 2009
Dear Aunt Jean, mama told me of Uncle Jerry's passing. I always remember him with a smile on his face. He has had a lot of trials and always seemed so positive. You have my deepest sympathies.
Love, Jane Carter Haynes
April Vandegrift
November 22, 2009
Dear Jean and Family,
May The Lord comfort you during this sad time in your life always know that He was a great man who had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed.
KARL,BARBARA,APRIL,&MELISSA VANDEGRIFT
Barbara Bradley
November 16, 2009
Dear Jean and Family: I just got a call from Madeline. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Madeline and I were remembering stopping to visit with you last year and what a nice visit it was. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara Bradley Springfield,Va.
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