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Jesse BROWN Obituary
He was born Dec. 22, 1949, in Newport News, Va., to Marjorie Brown and the late Jesse Brown Sr. He was one of six children.
'Danny Boy,' as he was affectionately called by family and close friends, attended Hampton City Schools. He was employed for many years by Peninsula Supply Company and later with Waterfront Lumber. He was a Wood Craftsman. Brother Brown was a member of Gospel Light UHC, where he was a member of the Male Chorus briefly, until he took ill. Danny greatly enjoyed his family life. He married Renee Barnes, and together they raised two daughters, Shawna and Dana.
Brother Danny was preceded in death by his father.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Marjorie Brown; his devoted wife of 29 years, Renee; daughters, Shawna Mattocks and Dana Brown; one grandson, Darius Silva; sisters, Kathleen Harris (Kat), Vanessa Wynn, Joyce Woods, and Jacqueline 'Jackie' Alston (Faulcon); one brother, Terence 'Terry' Brown (Josephine); mother-in-law, Louise Barnes; sister-in-law, Larrietta 'Bunny' Roberts (Larry); brother-in-law, Harold Redcross (Elaine); his furry best friend, Roxie, who will miss him; and host of devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010, at Gospel Light UHC, 2614 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607, with Elder Terry L. Brown Sr., officiating. The Brown family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. (757) 728-0122 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse BROWN
Wanda Brown-Bannister
August 2, 2010
Danny,
When I think of you, the most fond memory I remember is during a bad snow storm (I was around 10?) they closed school for a week, the snow was to the front porch, we all slept in the living room. Daddy had put up a quilt to block off the back area of the house, to keep the front warm. Man once you crossed under that quilt WOW it was freezing.:) But you gave me a radio for my birthday. I also thank you for being like a second daddy to me in my younger years. Definitely, thank you for letting me groove with you to REAL music. Even when T.J. would spend the night over your house, all he would talk about was the music. Talking about name that tune, you were the master. Whether we hummed or sung a few lyrics, you could name that tune. You will be greatly missed and forever be in my heart. LOVE YOU!!!!!
T.J.,Mani and Indiya Bannister
August 2, 2010
Great Uncle Danny,
We truly miss you. Love you always.
Monique Brown
August 2, 2010
Danny,
You were always a light to me. I love you and miss you very much.
Anthony Alston
August 1, 2010
Uncle Danny,
i always looked up to you and i will miss you.
Thaddeus Wynn
July 29, 2010
Uncle Danny,
You were the embodiment of Jessie Dandridge Brown, Sr (the great man that you were named after). I will miss you dearly.
Marjorie Brown
July 29, 2010
Dear Danny,
I am so glad that we were a family that always told each other “I love you”. We didn’t only say I love you to each other, but we acted upon that love. I remember that last Thursday when I walked into your room, you looked at me and said, “Mama I love you”, and I said “Danny I love you, too". Now you are with the Lord, and He will love you better than anyone else could ever love you.
Another memory I have of you is when you were 15 years old. You were burned over 40 percent of your body. You were a real champion the way you went through all the pain and suffering. I traveled to Richmond by train every day, after working all night to visit you. I thank the Lord for delivering you and allowing you to become an adult that married Renee, and raised two beautiful daughters. He also blessed you with one grandson.You are my firstborn son, and there is a special place in my heart for you. I love you and miss you!
With all my love,
Mama
Kathleen Harris
July 19, 2010
Danny,
I know God took you for a reason. He knew you were tired and was ready to go home. Miss you very much. You are always on my mind. I love you.
Your Sister Kat
Jacqueline Alston
July 18, 2010
Danny,
I feel so blessed that God chose me to be one of your sisters. When we were coming up, you and I fought all the time. Of course, we never stayed mad for long. I remember one time we were fighting and I pulled the buttons off your shirt. You paid me to sew them back on. I remember on Saturdays all of us kids would gather in the T.V. room and watch the Saturday morning movie. When the movie was over, we would all clap. Those were the days of simple fun. I am so glad that Mama and Daddy taught us the true value of loving our family. Knowing that no matter how many friends may come and go, we could always lean and depend on our sisters and brothers. You have always been such a loving and caring brother. There were times we got on each other nerves, but we never stopped loving and doing what we could for each other. It seems as though in the last 3 years, we got closer. More than likely it was because you had more free time for me to call and harass you (smile). I miss those phone calls. I am grateful for all our family times that we spent together. One of my favorites was on Mother's Day of 2009. We were trying to sing to Mama the song, "Mama" by Boyz 2 Men. Danny, when I think of you, these and many other wonderful memories come to mind. You know life seems strange without you, but I just thank God for the 54 years that He blessed me with such a wonderful big brother. Let's not forget our Morning Wake Up call--the song, "Buffalo Soldier" (thanks to you). Believe it or not, I truly do thank you because this is another one of those great memories. I'll miss you more than you will ever know, but you will always be in my heart. I know thoughts of you will often race through my mind, just to make me smile. I must not end without telling God thank you again for choosing you to be my brother and taking care of you. I love you Danny Boy. I'm so glad that I told you this often. "No regrets--just happy thoughts". "How 'bout them Cowboys??!!"
Your Baby Sis, Jackie Alston
B-Bountiful
He had a bountiful amount of love
for us.
R-Reward
You fought a good fight. Now it is
time to get your reward.
O-Obvious
It was obvious that you loved the
Lord.
T-Think
When we think of you, it brings
smiles to our faces.
H-High
You are one of our family members
that we have in high places.
E-Embraced
You embraced life, no matter what
came your way.
R-Respected
You were very respected.
Kathleen, Vanessa, Joyce, Jacqueline and Terence
Vanessa Wynn
July 17, 2010
Danny,
It's hard to believe that you are gone. There are so many memories. I think the most memorable ones were "Buffalo Soldier" every morning and "Star Trek" every afternoon. Before you left, I told you that I loved you so much, and you said, "Of course, me too." Thanks for being a big brother that I could depend upon and for being there when I needed you. When we were little, you thought it was so cool that you had a song named after you ("Danny Boy"). I miss you so much, but it is a blessing to me to know that you are with Jesus and in no more pain. I love you.
Vanessa
Edna Scott Ivy Baptist Church
July 13, 2010
May God's blessings continue to be with you in the passing of your husband. May happy memories of him bring you a measure of happiness and peace. God bless you and the family
Tilton Wilkes
July 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lewan Powers-Green
July 9, 2010
Miss our chats and jokes Uncle Danny, but will remember your spirit...so grateful for sharing your life with so many others. I pray our family's strength and continued faith.
July 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa Everette, Killeen, Tx
Leonard and Debra Farrish
July 8, 2010
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We all know God makes no mistakes. Memories last in our hearts and minds. Trust in the Lord and He will not fail you. God Bless.
July 8, 2010
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Danny's family. I will alway love him. Cousin Buck
Danny Smith
July 7, 2010
Renee,
My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of grief. Danny taught me many things while working at Peninsula Supply,and our time spent working at Waterfront Lumber together never seemed like work. Danny was always smiling and joking,which made working with him in the mill fun. Danny was kind and always willing to offer a helping hand.
Danny truly will be remembered by me as a kind and patient teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Danny will be truly missed by all who knew him.
DR. NORMAN TAFT
July 7, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE EACH FAMILY MEMBER OF BRO. JESSE D. BROWN JR. TO KNOW THAT GOD HAS A WAY OF MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE, WHENEVER HE CHOOSES TO BRING US HOME TO BE WITH HIM. I KNOW IN MOST CASES WE TEND TO THINK OF OURSELVES AND WHAT WE WANT, BUT SOMETIMES,IT ISN'T WHAT GOD WANT FOR US,BUT GOD HAS NEVER BEEN WRONG (HAS HE?)SO LET US LOVE BRO. BROWN WITH OUR BEST, AND LET GOD GIVE HIM REST.
Archie Bates
July 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 7, 2010
Renee and Family,
The employees of CB&T express our heartfelt sympathy in the lost of your loved one. May you find comfort in the memories of your loved one and in knowing that God is always with you. We, your co-workers, are here to support you in any way. May God bless and keep you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Employees, Consolidated Bank and Trust Company, Richmond and Hampton, VA
Dave Welch
July 7, 2010
Renee,
You and your family have my deepest sympathies. I worked with Danny for thirteen years at Peninsula Supply, half of which I spent in the shop under his tutelage. He was a great teacher and friend.
He loved to laugh and the best memories I have of that place all seem to have his laughter evolved.
He will be surely missed.
Sherlock Bruce
July 7, 2010
Jesse and I were classmates from our days at Greenbriar Elementary School until we graduated from Phenix High School. He was by all means a good person. RIP Jesse and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
LaTanya Hicks
July 6, 2010
Renee,
You and your family are in my prayers during this time of sorrow. Keep your faith in God and He will bring you through.
Valerie Contee
July 5, 2010
Renee and family Jesse was a wonderful and great person all around. I had the opportunity to work with him and he always had a find word for all. May the Love and Comfort of GOD be with all the family. My prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time.
Gene Gills
July 4, 2010
Renee, I was so surprised. God be with You. Jesse was a wonderful, husband, father, companion and provider. My Prayers are with you every inch of the way. Trust God, he is the only one that can NOW bring total Comfort to you.
Love You Much
Gene Gills
Hampton, VA.
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