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Kyree Bankston-Brown Obituary

Brown Pvt. 1st Class Kyree Marcquese Bankston-Brown, 21, of Toledo, OH, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 21, 2015 in Toledo, OH. He was a graduate of the Eastmoor Academy, Columbus, OH and worked as a stock clerk for the ABC Warehouse. He recently became an Honorable Discharged U.S. Army/National Guard Veteran. He is survived by mother, LaShawnda (Rodney) Holmes; father, Aaron Brown of Flint, MI; brothers, Chance Sweeney Jr., Aaron E. and Jelon Brown, both of Flint; stepbrothers, Rodney D. Holmes, Isaiah Sweeney and Ja Corey Warren; sisters, Chaunia Sweeney and Eyana Brown of Flint; stepsisters, Cha'Ron Sweeney and Charvette Benefield Sweeney; grandparents, Pastor Terry J. (Bishop Kevin) Sutton and Willie R. Bankston, Sr.; great grandmothers, Ella Mae Scurles, Sarah Powell-Cooper and Ophelia Matlock; godsister, Jimilia Carter; and a host of other loving relatives and kind friends. A Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at The C. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, INC. CHAPEL, 1629 Nebraska Avenue. A Family Hour/Wake will be 12 noon Saturday, August 29, 2015 with Funeral Service at 1 p.m. at the United Church of God, 701 Phillips Avenue. The Reverend Dewayne Braxton, Pastor. Apostle-Bishop Leroy Coleman, Eulogist. Full Military rites will be given at the Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. cbrownfuneralhome.com w/branding

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, 2015.

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Lena Brown

September 9, 2015

I was so sad to hear of you all lost. My deepest condolences are sent to you and the family.

LaShawnda Holmes

September 1, 2015

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers during this difficult time. We truly appreciate it. My heart is extremely heavy, but I know without a shadow of a doubt that I can find comfort and strength in God. Please continue to lift us up in prayer. Love LaShawnda and family.

krishana mccall

August 31, 2015

Love you cousins and rest easy kyree we love and miss you

Lois Robinson Pritchett

August 29, 2015

Sympathy and Condolences sent to the family.

August 29, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts go out to you today with more concern and sympathy than we could ever say. We hope the special love this brings will help to see you through, and that time will bring you brighter days, because we care for you. Proverbs 17:17

Felisha Collins

August 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the entire family during this difficult time.

Chanelle Grissom

August 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Monica ham

August 28, 2015

My sister words can not express my surprise when I seen this. I am there with you in spirit. I can't be in person but know that a special prayer will be said for you and your family. Lean on your family and love on them and keep your head and heart in prayer.. i pray for strength queen. AMEN

Mary Ann Ward

August 28, 2015

Dear Bankston-Brown Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Maggie Jones

August 28, 2015

Lashawnda, may God be with you and your family at this time. May He comfort you always. God Bless

Althea Spinner

August 28, 2015

LaShawnda, My deepest sympathy!! My heart is so heavy reading of the loss of your son. I'm praying your strength, your family strength during these difficult moments. God bless you and keep you. Love you.

Krista Voltolini

August 28, 2015

Lashawnda: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Ms. Satin

August 28, 2015

My prayers are with you.

Anthony Harris

August 27, 2015

our thoughts and prayers goes out to Aaron Brown and his family during this time of bereavement.may the power of the Holy Ghost comfort you in knowing that someday you will see him again.God bless you from New Birth Church. Flint MI and pastor Anthony Harris

Fresha Stanford

August 27, 2015

WE love you all and are praying for you.

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

August 27, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service in The Army National Guard,PFC Brown.... And Semper Fi.

Edward Mills

August 27, 2015

Lashawnda my heart felt sympathy to you and your family during this period of bereavement. May Kyree R.I.P.

Dena Wilson

August 27, 2015

Lashawnda, I am so very sorry to hear about your son. May God keep you during this precious time. I love you and will keep you and your family in my prayers

Phyllis Black

August 27, 2015

R.I.P. Kyree, God has received another angel.

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