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Lewis Brown Obituary

Brown, Lewis A.

Age 90, of Gillett, PA entered into the arms of His Lord and into his eternal home, promised to him, {John 14:2 "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."} on Friday, September 13, 2013. He was born on March 8, 1923, the son of the late Leroy and Pearl (Lewis) Brown. His loving wife of 64 years, Iva E. "Betty" Brown preceded him in death on August 20, 2011. He is survived by daughters, Linda D. (Raymond) MacAuslan of Gillett, PA; Kathleen A. (Mickey) Millen of Gillett, PA; sons, James L. (Virginia) Brown of Loysville, PA; Gerald E. (Faith) Brown of Gadsden, TN; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Marian Campagna of Lindley, NY; Alice Ballard of Horseheads, NY. Lewis was a long-time faithful member of the Mosherville Bible Church and the Gillett Senior Citizens Organization. He was a man of God, devoted to his Church for many years where he was the Sunday School Superintendent and taught Child Evangelism Release Time Classes. He enjoyed his time with the Sunday School and he was always concerned about children. He will be remembered for his quiet spirit, his faithfulness to prayer, patience and his "slow to answer" responses. Lewis had a deep caring and abiding love for all of his family and he expressed and showed that caring love daily. He loved to have his family come home for meals and loved to share ice cream with his friends. He loved picnics and was always ready to leave for one. He enjoyed hunting, farming, especially haying, riding his 1948 Ford tractor and milking the cows. He had a passion for old tractors and for his ice cream. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army Air Corp and served his country in Trinidad and Puerto Rico. He worked for many years at the Remington Rand and after its closing as a welder. He could fix anything and everything with his special "cobbling" skills. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services honoring his life will be held at the Mosherville Bible Church Mosherville, PA on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Pastor James Truax will officiate. Graveside services will follow in the Gillett Cemetery Gillett, PA where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Brown Military Honors. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Mosherville Bible Church Sunday School 9914 Coryland Road Gillett, PA 16925. The family wishes to thank Dr. Rupik and the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Staff on 4-D and ICU for your kindness and compassion, and special thanks to Melba Campbell from the Mosherville Bible Church. Lewis's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com

Published by Star-Gazette from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2013.
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Dear All of Lewis's Wonderful Family. What a wonderful example of a true Christian gentleman living his life, you have all had right before you, his family, that he loved deeply, for so many years. God has blessed you richly with Lewis's Christian example of living for Him. I am praying for God's peace, comfort and strength for each of you now as we all share in this time of grief. We know that this BIG hole left within our hearts now, with Lewis's joyful entry into heaven, will one day turn to those happy, wonderful memories we have shared with Lewis, until that one day we will all be praising our Lord, right along with our Lewis. My deepest Sympathies. Love, Melba Campbell

Melba Campbell

October 2, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, God bless and all our love, Bridget, Audrey, Aidan and Larry.

September 19, 2013

We'll miss you Grandpa and Great Grandpa. See you soon

Joel & Everett Brown

September 19, 2013

Alice,Marian and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your brother, father and loved one, Lewis. We know that all of us will see him again someday. Until that time, may God give you comfort and peace. Love and prayers.

Harold & Mary Jane Semple

September 18, 2013

Tim and I are very sorry to hear about Lewis's passing. Sorry we were unable to make calling hours to express our sympathies in person. Please know we are thinking of all of you.Hugs and prayers.

Tim & Pam Newton

September 18, 2013

Linda & Ray
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and father in law. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and all the family at this difficult time.

Joyce Kenney

September 17, 2013

Kathleen and family - we are sorry for the los of your dad. He is at "Home" now with his Lord. Love and prayers to you all. Amy & Dennis Buck

September 17, 2013

Pa, we are going to miss you, but what a time you are having in heaven right now! Linda, Ray, Kathy and Jim - may you know the peace and comfort of God, the blessings of wonderful memories, and the rich heritage of a Godly family.

Steve & Cindy Paul

September 17, 2013

I am truly sorry to hear of Linda's father's passing; he was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I pray God's love and peace to Linda and the family during this difficult time, and look forward to seeing him again in heaven. "It is never really a goodbye with those who are with the Lord"

Lisa White

September 16, 2013

I am sure Lewis has heard his Lord's
"well done" because he was such a faithful servant. I have many wonderful
memories of our younger years in Gillett - in the YP meetings and other
outings. May God give you His comfort
as only He can during these days.

Lorraine (Lewis) Hooser

September 16, 2013

Our hearts were grieved when we were told of Lew's death, but we know that he with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we rejoice that he is in heaven today. He was a dear friend, and it was our privilege to serve with him at Mosherville Bible Church for many years. He was a true Christian gentleman. As the Psalmist wrote in Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
We extend our sympathy to you, who are members of his family, and we pray that you will experience the comfort of the Lord at this time of grief.
In Christian Love,
Pastor Robert & Vivian Bevins

Robert & Vivian Bevins

September 15, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the families. You are all a testament of your parents Love and faith in the Lord. Love to you all...

Tina (Alexander) Husted

September 15, 2013

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