Raymond Brown Obituary
The Reverend Dr. Raymond E. Brown
87, of Fishers, IN, passed away October 30, 2012. He was born May 25, 1925, in Little Rock, AR, to William Richard and Verlie Acklin Brown.
Ray attended Jarvis Christian College, where he received the Bachelor of Arts degree and was ordained into Christian Ministry. The Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree was conferred upon him by Jarvis in 1977.
Ray served the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as the first president of the National Convocation, Sr. VP of the Board of Church Extension, the first African American vice-moderator of the General Assembly, and as the interim president of the Division of Homeland Ministries.
Ray is survived by his wife, Suzanne; children, Thomas (Sheila), Raymond L. (Rochelle), Cerise (James), Ronald, Denola (Phillip), Michael (Debra), Terry (Gwen) and Cynthia; brothers, Robert (Doris) and John Allen (Chris); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Ray will be held Friday, November 9, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at Downey Avenue Christian Church, 111 S. Downey Ave., with family visitation from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Downey Avenue Christian Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel .
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Brenda Thompson
November 14, 2012
God Bless the entire Brown family as you celebrate and remember the life of a wonderful man, and that the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ruth Thompson Baker, Larry Thompson, Brenda Thompson, and Ezra Lee Thompson
Clementine Jones
November 9, 2012
Rev. Raymond L., Rochelle & daughter, My prayer and concerns are with you and your family in the passing of your father. Our God wilbe with you.
Doris Moody
November 7, 2012
Rev. Raymond L. Brown and Family, May God continue to be with you and always bless you as you remember your great father.
November 7, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Ray and we love you.
Sandy and Lynne Padget
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Diane and Gene Buechlein
November 6, 2012
Suzanne we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 6, 2012
Raymond, Rochelle, Tommy and Family.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was someone I liked and greatly respected. You are in my prayers.
May the God of all comfort give you peace.
Rev. Carolyn Hardville-Pickens
Sheryl Tuvell
November 5, 2012
Suzanne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was such an inspiration in my work at DACC! He will be greatly missed. May God richly bless you and comfort you at this time.
Joyce Thomas and Deborah Haskins
November 4, 2012
Rev. Raymond (Rochelle/Courtnay) Brown and Families, our prayers and thoughts are with you as you mourn the death of your father. May God bless your family.
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