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Raymond Brown
1936 - 2017
Raymond Brown
1936 - 2017
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BORN
1936
DIED
2017
Raymond Brown Obituary
William Wilmoth, manager of O'Bryant O'Keefe Funeral Homes, says Brown died at his home on Monday. No information about the cause of his death was immediately released.
A quarterback and defensive back at Ole Miss, Brown was voted Most Valuable Player of the 1958 Sugar Bowl.
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He played three seasons as a defensive back and punter for the Baltimore Colts, including their championship teams in 1958 and 1959.
Brown graduated from law school after his NFL career. He served as a law clerk for a U.S. Supreme Court justice before practicing law in his native Mississippi.
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29 Entries
L Sherman-Kinkel
October 24, 2018
Offering my condolences during this difficult time of sorrow.
1Co. 15:26 you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
W
January 5, 2018
May the hearer of our prayers give peace from above
May he continue to bring to mind the memories of your love one during these days
My prayers are with you
Diane
January 4, 2018
My sincere sympathy to the family. Please be comforted knowing GOD'S kingdom will bring peace. We pray for it. MATTHEW 6:10
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Franklin family
January 3, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such good man Raymond. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. May it bring you comfort in knowing that thinking of the fond and happy times will keep him alive in your hearts and memory. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sadness. I also pray for you to have peace. (Isaiah 61:1, 2). Continue treasuring his great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments.
January 2, 2018
To the Brown family, may the God of all comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss.
Blizard W.
December 31, 2017
So sorry to hear the loss of a good man! My thoughts and prayers are with the family . The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. That God the Almighty may grant you strength, endurance, comfort and peace "so you may abound in hope through the HolySpirit." (Ro.15:13) Treasuring his great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments.
December 30, 2017
To the family and friends of Mr. Raymond Brown may the God who comforts those who mourn give you all the strength to get through your time of grievance.
Sidney Jones
December 30, 2017
My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2.
December 30, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carlotta
December 29, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Brown family and friends at this difficult time.
December 29, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Ry
Harry Simpson
December 29, 2017
Godspeed Raymond...
December 29, 2017
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Raymond. May the good memories and the promise found in Psalms 68:20 provide you with comfort and hope during this most stressful time.
D. (Maryland)
December 29, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss. May the family have peace and strength from Almighty God during this time.
Porter
December 29, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
R D
December 29, 2017
RIP
December 29, 2017
My condolences to the Brown family. May the God of all comfort give you strength and hope as you mourn the loss of your loved one (Psalms 56:22)
Sally
December 28, 2017
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.
Burt Patterson
December 28, 2017
Camp meeting just won't be the same without my friend Raymond. He was a great athlete, but his greater attributes were his humble demeanor and Christian attitude toward his fellow humans. You could always get an enthusiastic response to the topics of his family and Ole Miss, which was the larger family. Ole Miss Is now confronted with the impossible task of replacing two of the greatest ambassadors in its history, Raymond and Lyn Brown. To their family, I extend my heart felt condolences on your loss, and may God provide comfort in knowing that they are together once again. God Bless!
December 28, 2017
Our heartfelt prayers are with the entire family. May you all have peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father. 2 Cor.1:2-7; Psalms 29:11. m.m.
December 28, 2017
My condolences to Ray's family. My experiences interacting with Ray while we both worked on a local Board of Directors quickly gave me insight into his character and his overall goodness. The world is always blessed when people like Ray are among us! I was honored to have know him.
Sincerely,
Don Perkins
James Rutledge
December 28, 2017
I remember when Ray played at Ole Miss and in the pros. I had much respect for him as an attorney and a man. May God comfort the family.
December 27, 2017
Raymond was not only a great athlete and great person, he was a great friend. You always remember him with pride Sincerely,
Louis Fondren
young
December 27, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charlene Langlinais
December 27, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Brown was such a remarkable man, I enjoyed working for him.
December 27, 2017
Prayers are with your family!
December 27, 2017
May you find comfort from God
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