Paul Allen Brown Sr.

Paul Brown Obituary

Paul Allen Brown Sr., 80, of Salem, Va., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., quietly passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009. Paul was a plumber for 50 years and owner of Star City Plumbing, Inc. for 27 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Maynard Brown; brothers, Jimmy and Davie; and sisters, Rosie and Rachel. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Nancy C. Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy B. and Mark Rugaber, of Moneta; sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Vicki Brown, of Hardy, and Paul Allen Brown Jr. (P.J.), of Roanoke; and grandchildren, Christopher Smith Jr. and Daytona (Toni) Brown. Paul is also survived by his children from his first marriage, daughter and son-in-law, Paulette B. and Ronnie Gordon, of Thaxton; grandson, Ronald and wife, Merenda; and great-granddaughters, Laura, Annah and Olivia, of Tennessee; son, David Allen Brown; and granddaughter, Jennifer, of Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Karen B. and Dave Crescenzo; and granddaughter, Julie, of Delaware; beloved sister, Annie Edwards, of Roanoke; and brother, Melvin Brown, of Chicago. His surviving family also included many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends, including Brittany Rugarber and Adrian Smith, Misty and Glen Klein and sons, Ashton and Evan, along with Lisa Ferguson and daughter, Laura.
In honor of Paul's wishes, funeral services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared , a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hears and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; he set me free!

Author: Shannon Lee Moseley

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 19 to Jul. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Brown

14 Entries

Peggy Kesler

July 26, 2009

PJ
We are sorry to here of your father's passing, you and your family are in our thoughts.
Jerry Reed and Family
Peggy Reed Kesler

Gordon Craighead

July 26, 2009

Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mom asked me to leave a message on behalf of our family.
Diane and I feel like we have missed so much because we just got to know you and Paul in the past few years.
We all will miss Paul and we are sad that we haven't gotten to see you since last July.
Keep in touch and let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Phyllis Craighead
Gordon & Diane Craighead

Jeanette Burroughs

July 23, 2009

Nancy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remembering the good conversations we had with you and Paul at Jim's retirement dinner.
Love, Jeanette

July 22, 2009

NAncy,
Was so sorry to hear of Paul's death. My love, prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. I know how much you loved him. May God Bless You.
Juanita Pruett Riddleberger

Connie Bowles

July 22, 2009

Nancy,

Mama (Marion) was very upset to hear of Paul's passing. She and Daddy always thought so much of you both. Mama is in a nursing home so I told her I would let you know that you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers.

July 22, 2009

Nancy: I remember your family as we were growing up and the good times both of our families had together. Paul and Daddy worked together and were friends for many many years. I guess they are in heaven now talking about old times. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Wills (Marion and J.T. Bowles' daughter)

Debby Allen

July 21, 2009

Vicki, Johnny, Misty, Glenn, Ashton, and Evan -

I'm very sorry for your loss. May the peace of the Lord be with you to comfort you and your family now and in the days to come. You're in my prayers!

WAYNE COOK

July 21, 2009

TO FAMILY OF PAUL: PAUL WAS A GREAT PERSON ! HE WAS A DEVOTED CUSTOMER, HIS MORAL WAS UNEQUALLED. I KNEW PAUL FOR MANY YEARS, AND FOUND HIM TO BE OUTSTANDING IN EVERY RESPECT. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF HAVING KNOW HIM. MAY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR BE WITH YOU IN YOUR LOSS.

RITCHIE &VICKIE SMELSER

July 21, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Barbara Geertgens

July 21, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your lost. May God be with you and comfort your whole family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Roger Arthur

July 19, 2009

Nancy & PJ,

Roger and I are so sorry to learn of Paul's death. If there is anything we can do to make this time a little easier, please contact us anytime. May God bless you and your family always.

Roger and Gail Arthur

pete helton

July 19, 2009

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

kathy brown

July 19, 2009

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

TAMMY CUPP

July 19, 2009

Nancy I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW SORRY I AM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO. WE'RE HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE TAMMY,DAVID AND RANDY

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