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Harry Brown Obituary

Elder Harry H. Brown, 79, of 6310 North Lee Highway, Fairfield, Va., passed away Friday, September 5, 2008, at his residence, at 6:50 a.m. He was born in Fairfield, Va., the son of Glenwood S. Brown and Annabell Dickerson Brown. He was preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Katherine Elizabeth Brown. He was the Pastor of the Faith Mission Church of God in Christ, Fairfield, Va., for 27 years. He was a self-employed well driller for many years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Addie Marie Brown, Fairfield, Va.; one son, Harry Leon Brown, Hyattesville, Md.; three daughters, Carolyn Marie Brown, Baltimore, Md., Jo Ann Merchant (husband, Robert M.), Gaithersburg, Md., and Phyllis Elizabeth Jones, Fairfield, Va.; one brother, Glenwood S. Brown Jr. (wife, Mae); four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral will be Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Faith Mission Church of God in Christ, Fairfield, Va. with the Bishop Samuel L. Green Sr. officiating assisted by superintendent Ronald L. Watson. Burial in the St. Paul Cemetery, Steels Tavern, Va. There will be visitation at the Faith Mission Church of God in Christ on Monday, September 8, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. Lewis Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Va. has been entrusted with the service.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2008.

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valerie Harris

September 9, 2008

Leon,Carolyn,and Joanne sorry to hear of your father's passing. You all are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Valerie Blacke Harris

Roslyn Thomas

September 8, 2008

Missionary Brown and Family,

Truly God has called a blessed man
of God on to his reward. We in the
2nd Jurisdiction of Virginia will miss him greatly. Our prayers are with you and the Faith Mission COGIC.

Veda Barnett

September 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this your time of loss, may God guide you know and always.

N. Betty Huff

September 8, 2008

To Mother Brown and Family,

Frankie and I are thinking of you at this time.

Pastor Brown was such a kind gentleman. He will be certainly be missed.

As you move through this time in your life, it is my hope that you will be strengthen by our Saviour. For He is, and alway will be, a very present help...

We love you and are praying God's blessings and strength upon you all.

conley daughtry

September 6, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WAYNE COOK ( CMC SUPPLY )

September 6, 2008

HARRY WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN. NOW HIS WORK ON EARTH COMPLETED, I SUSPECT HARRY IS DRILLING WELLS FOR THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM. I KNEW HARRY WHEN HE WAS WORKING FOR LEXINGTON WELL AND PUMP COMPANY, AND WHEN HE WAS IN BUSINESS FOR HIMSELF. HE WAS A FRIEND.

Gail Walker

September 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Mrs.Marie and her family.May God be with you.

J L Wilhelm

September 6, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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