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Raymond Brown Obituary
January 12, 1949 - October 26, 2023
Atlanta, Georgia - Raymond Madison Brown, 74, of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home in Savannah, Georgia. Known for his long career in the NFL, Brown battled dementia and lung cancer in recent years while remaining a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend.
Brown was known as a tone setter and a ballhawk on defense during his ten-year playing career in the NFL. In 1973, he led the Falcons with six interceptions, and the following year he led the entire NFC with 8 interceptions. In 1977, Brown was a key contributor to the Falcons' Grits Blitz defense, which at the time set an NFL record allowing an all-time low number of points in a 14 game season. Brown had five interceptions, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries on a defense that became historically great during his final season in Atlanta. He was traded the following season to the New Orleans Saints, where played from 1978 to 1980.
Brown later worked as an entrepreneur and business owner from 1983 until his retirement in 2018. His company, Brown Boy II, specialized in building construction and home remodeling, later evolving to bridge repair. He was a proud member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity and volunteered for several years at the Cobb County Juvenile Court. His hobbies included jogging, tennis, entertaining, staying on top of the latest news, and watching football.
Brown was born on January 12, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Raymond Edward Brown and Lutiel Vivian Brown. Brown is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda Brown; four children, Gretchen Brown, Ryan Bantu, Derek Tice-Brown (Mark Tice), and Christopher Brown (Tahira Brown); sister Jacqueline Holland; grandchildren Bisu Bantu, Milana Brown, Blake Bantu, Cameron Brown, Talia Brown, and Beya Bantu.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 5, at H.M. Patterson & Son - Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta. Final burial will take place at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
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PAUL F SCHNEIDER
November 22, 2023
I am saddened as we approach Thanksgiving as Ray was my first call for the past 40 years. So sorry for Lynn and the kids for your loss. I will miss Ray and pray he rests in peace. Mr. P (aka Paul Schneider)
Carolyn Overstreet
November 17, 2023
Raymond I did not know you were so close to where I now live in Gainesville Georgia but I have fond memories of you at my wedding in Amarillo Texas to you buddy Hardy where you guys played football at West Texas State my sincere condolences to your family and may they find strength and comfort God Bless Carolyn
Jimmy and Deidrie Hill
November 6, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love of God and support of family and friends.
Stacy M. Bonner
November 1, 2023
Condolences to Linda & Family . May GOD continue to give you Peace & Comfort during this difficult period
I have known him since 1970 .
He was stand up kind of guy . He will be missed, memories will live on forever. Rest in Peace
Susie (Sepeda) Tolon
November 1, 2023
Such a good good man. I wish I new him better, he´s the type of person you want to have in your life. I was blessed to know him in High School- so happy he had a successful & blessed life. RIP Ray
Roy Phillips
November 1, 2023
From the Lambda Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi we would like to share our deepest condolences for Raymond and Family during this time of grief
Billy & Charlie Cannon
October 30, 2023
Billy & Charlie Cannon
October 30, 2023
Billy & Charlie Cannon
October 30, 2023
Billy & Charlie Cannon
October 30, 2023
Our condolences to Linda, Gretchen, Ryan, Derek, Christopher and Jacqueline regarding our lost. Ray (line name "Beaver") was a long-time fraternity brother and friend from W.T. We shared many memories from Canyon, Texas during our yearly meeting around the country and when we came to visit him in Marietta Georgia. He kindred spirit will be sorely missed. R.I.P.---RQQ Billy & Charlie Cannon
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