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Corey Brown Obituary
Fletcher - Corey Davis Brown passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Asheville, he was born July 5, 1993, to Dale and Michelle (Davis) Brown. Corey was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Obie and Peggy Brown.
Corey graduated from AC Reynolds High School in 2011 where he took pride in being part of the drum line of the Green Stars Marching Band. He attended Mars Hill University where he was a member of the school band's drum line. He later played percussion in the Asheville Community band for a number of years. Corey also enjoyed playing all sports and enjoyed Harry Potter, Star Wars, and was an avid gamer.
In addition to his parents, Corey is survived by his sister, Shelby Brown, of Greenville, SC; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Betty Davis, of Fairview; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and special friends.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Rev. Randy Sherrill and Rev. Dr. Stephen Ray officiating. Family and friends will be received two hours prior to the service at the funeral home, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Patty's Chapel Cemetery, Fletcher.
Memorial contributions in Corey's memory may be made to A.C. Reynolds High School, 1 Rocket Dr., Asheville, NC 28803. Please write "band, in memory of Corey Brown" in the memo line.
To place a condolence online, please visit www.grocefuneralhome.com.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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John
December 11, 2018
Kind thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.
R T W
December 10, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the family on your immeasurable loss. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father can bring us comfort and can soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
December 8, 2018
Our hearts ache for the struggle you are experiencing right now. May you feel God's comfort and peace knowing Corey is no longer suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are and will continue for your family.
In Christ,
Stephen and Holly Ray
Stephen and Vicki Sheppard
December 7, 2018
We wish to send our sincerest and deepest condolences to the family of Corey Brown. Even though we did not know Corey we sure don't understand why some children of God leave this world long before their time but we must trust and have faith that God has a much better plan for his eternal life. May God bless you and give you Peace.
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