Samuel Brown Jr.

Samuel Brown Jr. NORFOLK - On Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, Samuel Brown Jr., 86, of the 2700 block of Corprew Ave., left this life to enter into eternity. He was born Saturday, Nov. 6, 1922, in North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Mamie Brown. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearlean O. Fuller Brown; one grandson, Claude J. Skinner; one great- grandson, Kendall Johnson; and a brother, William L. Brown. Samuel was educated in Tarboro, N.C., public schools. He joined the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran. Upon leaving the armed forces, Samuel moved to Norfolk, where he became a cook for several local Jewish restaurants and hotels. Later, he became an assistant maintenance supervisor for Royal Mace Apartments. Samuel also worked for Murray's Foods as an assistant manager. Samuel accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour and became a member of St. Thomas AME Church. He loved to cook, play dominoes, and just being around family and friends. Samuel was a loving and caring person. He loved his entire family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Samuel leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Frances C. Skinner (Charles Powell) of Norfolk; two sons, Claude J. Brooms Jr. (Angela) of Georgia and Larry Brooms of Norfolk; five grandchildren, Lavern O. Skinner of Norfolk, Treza Johnson (Eddie) of Georgia, Carletta Perry (Troy) of Franklin, Va., Waverly L. Skinner of Norfolk, and Marcus Brooms of Georgia; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Flossie Branchcomb (Charles) and Anne Walker, both of Chesapeake; one brother-in-law, Earl Fuller of Norfolk; three special cousins, Jetta Knight, Rudolph Knight and Leroy Howard, all of Tarboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Tuesday in St. Thomas AME Church, Norfolk, by the Rev. Joseph Lamb. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Norfolk. The remains will be ready for viewing Monday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 1225 Tidewater Drive, Apt. 141, for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. www.carlosahowardfuneralhomes.com.