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Alfred Brown Obituary

Alfred L. Brown (Gig), 57, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009. He was the son of the late Ethel Willie Howard. Alfred attended Roanoke City Public Schools and served in the United States Marine Corps. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Montae Scales, Eden, N.C.; sister, Pamela Howard; brother, Vernon Brown, like sisters, Joyce Blaney and Kitty Parker; aunt, Gladys Parker; nephew, Alvin Howard, all of Roanoke; a very close nephew, Tony Howard, Eden, N.C.; godfather, Ernest Mitchell; many other nieces and nephews; relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Dr. Ulas N. Broady officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, January 23, 2009 for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2009.

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Valerie Hunter

January 23, 2009

Gig was a special person, he loved everyone. Your memories and God will get you through the days to come. You are in my prayers.

Andrea White-Trent

January 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was a childhood friend who always kept you laughing.

Alvin Harper

January 23, 2009

Will See You Soon.

Benita and Calvin Williams and Sons

January 23, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Gig will truly be missed.

Sista' Natalie & Bro RC

January 22, 2009

I will miss seeing my friend strolling up and down Melrose. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. May the peace of God be with your and your family.

P.S. Words from RC Coleman, "Giggy" as I always callled him had that stroll like no other brother had. I will miss him dearly. To the family keep your heads up and trust in the Lord for he will see you through.

God Bless,

Herbert Dunnaville

January 22, 2009

My condolences to Alfred (Gig) Brown’s family. My memories of Gig go back to the old Pinkard’s Court/Slate Hill area, when we all were just kids (teenagers). As others have mentioned, Gig has always had that smile and that stroll. He lived life on his own terms. Rest in Peace, Gig.

Cara Smith

January 21, 2009

I am very sorry to hear about Gig's passing. He was very sweet to me and others. He always called me Lil Queen B. I am going too miss him very much. My condolences goes out too his family.

Danna Smith-Wright

January 21, 2009

Iam so very sorry to hear of Gig's passing.I met him years ago through a boyfriend,and he would tell not to call him " Mr". Just call him "Gig" as everyone did,and smiled!He was a nice man,always smiling,and joking!"Queen B"he would call me,and make me laugh,and smile! I will miss seeing him strolling the neighborhood,like only he could.(That stroll)! He will be missed by all the people who knew him.May he Rest In Peace.

sookie/major hill

January 21, 2009

Hi everyone,
Sorry to hear of Gig's passsing.Who can forget that beautiful smile and those sparkling eyes?If I don't get by the viewing or the funeral, just know that I'm thinking of you and what fond memories I have of Gig.

Julia (Wee-Wee) Childress

January 21, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of GIG's passing. He was always a kind and gentle person. I will miss his jokes. But when GOD gets ready for his children he calls them home. He will truly be missed. Sincerely Wee-Wee

Lisa Lynn

January 21, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Family My prayers and thoughts are with all of you!!

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