Photo courtesy of Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home - Hampton
HAMPTON, Virginia
Feb 28, 1949 – Jun 7, 2022
In the twinkling of an eye, Lorenzo Brown was called to his heavenly home by the Master on June 7, 2022. Born on February 28th, 1949, to the late Leslie and Bernice Jackson Brown in Newport News, Lorenzo will always be remembered for his daily wake up mantra, “Thank you Lord for another day.” His commitment to the Lord began through baptism at the United House of Prayer for all People.
Lorenzo attended Newport News Public Schools, graduating from Huntington High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, Lorenzo enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving on the USS Independence as an Aviation Electrician. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Navy, Lorenzo became a Newport News Police Officer and attended Thomas Nelson Community College. Using his skills and certifications from the Navy, he was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock (X31) and Dominion Nuclear Power Station as a Nuclear Electrician, retiring in 2004.
He was married to Izzie Roundtree Brown and from their union, they were blessed with two sons, Lorenzo Nicholas Brown, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Morgan Wilson Brown of Newport News, and one granddaughter, Elise Nicole Brown. Raised with the spirit of true brotherly love, Lorenzo is also survived by three brothers, Ronald Lee Brown, Leslie Ray Brown (Patricia), and Darrell Brown (Sharon). His extended family includes Brother-in-Law, Vincent Roundtree (Joyce), and Sisters-in-Law, Kathy R. Lebby and Connie R. Sawyer (Larry). He leaves to cherish him many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Lorenzo was an avid chess player and a voracious reader. He used his musical talents playing the sousaphone with the House of Prayer Band, The Huntington High School Marching Vikings and the United States Navy Band. His hearty laugh and jovial sense of humor will be missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Nickelson and Cummings Funeral Home.
Read MoreIzzie and family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to each of you. I became a facebook friend of Lorenzo. I did not know him from Huntington and had asked if his mother had owned a kindergarten years ago. He just answered no. I did not realize that he was your husband at that time. I kept him abreast of Huntingtonians. He would always post a spiritual inspiration his page. He will be missed.
Beulah Davis
June 18, 2022 | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
larry Ricks
June 16, 2022 | Friend
May Your Family Be Comforted By Our LORD During This Time.
Henry Mitchell
June 14, 2022
We send our sympathy and condolences to the Brown Family. Our prayers are with the family.
William Ricks
June 14, 2022 | Friend
