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Gig was a special person, he loved everyone. Your memories and God will get you through the days to come. You are in my prayers.
Valerie Hunter
January 23, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, Virginia
Alfred L. Brown (Gig), 57, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009. He was the son of the late Ethel Willie Howard. Alfred attended Roanoke City Public Schools and served in the United States Marine Corps. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Montae Scales, Eden, N.C.; sister,...
Read MoreGig was a special person, he loved everyone. Your memories and God will get you through the days to come. You are in my prayers.
Valerie Hunter
January 23, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was a childhood friend who always kept you laughing.
Andrea White-Trent
January 23, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Will See You Soon.
Alvin Harper
January 23, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Gig will truly be missed.
Benita and Calvin Williams and Sons
January 23, 2009 | Roanoke
I will miss seeing my friend strolling up and down Melrose. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. May the peace of God be with your and your family.
P.S. Words from RC Coleman, "Giggy" as I always callled him had that stroll like no other brother had. I will miss him dearly. To the family keep your heads up and trust in the Lord for he will see you through.
God Bless,
Sista' Natalie & Bro RC
January 22, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
My condolences to Alfred (Gig) Brown’s family. My memories of Gig go back to the old Pinkard’s Court/Slate Hill area, when we all were just kids (teenagers). As others have mentioned, Gig has always had that smile and that stroll. He lived life on his own terms. Rest in Peace, Gig.
Herbert Dunnaville
January 22, 2009 | Richmond, VA
I am very sorry to hear about Gig's passing. He was very sweet to me and others. He always called me Lil Queen B. I am going too miss him very much. My condolences goes out too his family.
Cara Smith
January 21, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Iam so very sorry to hear of Gig's passing.I met him years ago through a boyfriend,and he would tell not to call him " Mr". Just call him "Gig" as everyone did,and smiled!He was a nice man,always smiling,and joking!"Queen B"he would call me,and make me laugh,and smile! I will miss seeing him strolling the neighborhood,like only he could.(That stroll)! He will be missed by all the people who knew him.May he Rest In Peace.
Danna Smith-Wright
January 21, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Hi everyone,
Sorry to hear of Gig's passsing.Who can forget that beautiful smile and those sparkling eyes?If I don't get by the viewing or the funeral, just know that I'm thinking of you and what fond memories I have of Gig.
sookie/major hill
January 21, 2009 | Roanoke, VA