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Willie Brown Obituary
Willie Brown Jr. of Gainesville, quietly passed away February 8, 2017. Born in Archer, FL to Edna Rowe Brown and Willie Brown Sr., he attended Lincoln High School an was a member of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church. A retired Heavy Equipment Operator with Utility Service Inc., Willie was a man who loved to spend time with his family, worship with his church family, and fish.
Memories will linger in the hearts of his family: loving wife of 46 years, Doris Brown, Gainesville, FL; 4 children, W. Ruth Carter (Paul), Jacksonville, FL, Lenard Graham Jr., LaVonia Mack (Donald Sr.) and Erika Johnson (Ramon), all of Gainesville, FL; 9 grandchildren, Russell Jr., Lenedra, Lenard III, Kristen, Lentieria (Ed), Lenterious, Ellysia, Lendarious and Donald Jr., all of Gainesville, FL; 4 great grandchildren; his mother, Edna Brown, Gainesville, FL; He took under his wing and raised as his own, 2 nieces and a nephew, Cecelia Jackson, Carlton Cunningham and Pamela Williams (Mike), all of Gainesville, FL; 5 sisters, Elouise Gathers, St. Petersburg, FL, Julia Mae Williams, Virginia Williams, Fernise Irving and Shirleen Thomas, all of Gainesville, FL; 4 brothers, Wilbert Rowe Sr. (Betsy), Queens, NY, Charles Brown (Janice), Johnell Brown and Vernell Brown Sr. (Valerie), all of Gainesville, FL; a brother-in-law, Eligah Cunningham, Philadelphia, PA; a sister-in-law, Ola Mae Brown, Gainesville, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Home Going Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. Destin L. Williams is Pastor, Rev. Alvin J. Ford, Officiating. Burial will be in Forest Meadows Cemetery - East. Viewing on Friday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME 727 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL and Saturday 10:30 am - 11 am. No viewing after eulogy. The cortege will form at Willie and Doris Brown home 10:15 am. PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF GAINESVILLE.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willie Brown
Bernita Huntley
February 24, 2017
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Brown family, Stay strong in this troubling time. May the Lord continue to bless and watch over your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. The Brown family is second family to me, Love Ya'll.
Carol Cato
February 23, 2017
Your Family has my deepest sympathy.
Dorothy Stevens
February 22, 2017
May the Lord give the Family his Peace that surpass all understanding, during this time.
Isaiah and Ellinor Jenkins
February 22, 2017
Lavonia, and Family it grieved our hearts to hear of the loss of your love one. He will continue to live and shine in your hearts. you all are in our prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Bro. Isaiah and Sis. Ellinor Jenkins
Robin Ellis
February 18, 2017
Doris may the lord bless and keep you.
Because of what Christ has done we have
become gifts of God that he delights in. Ephesian 1-11
in
February 17, 2017
With deepest sympathy my heart goes out to the Brown Family we just found out about your loss this afternoon On Behalf of the Bradley, Howell and Hampton family prayers are with you all.
Marjorie Belcher
February 17, 2017
Doris,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. I will continue to pray for you for all things.
Willie&EmmaBrooks/Family
February 17, 2017
Sorry For Your Loss, Our Prayers Are With Your Family.
Yvonne Strong
February 17, 2017
To Mrs Doris and family I know God will give you the strength that you need.We loved Mr Willie but God loves him more .He will always be my Buddy
Myra Rowe
February 17, 2017
I'm going to miss this wonderful cousin. He was truly a sweet person and was always willing to help at the family reunions. May God bless his family in this time. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal.
Katina Davis
February 17, 2017
LaVonia, Erica, and the Family, May God comfort and keep you in this time. Hold on to the great memories you had with him. Please know, that God loves you and he will keep you at all times. God Bless & Much Love!
Terrace James
February 17, 2017
My heart is full with the passing of my dear cousin Willie. Willie was always very special cousin. He was a great protector and always looked out for me. I will miss him dearly. My heartfelt sympathies for the family during your loss.
Freddy & Diane Jones & family
February 17, 2017
To the Brown family, our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your loved one. Please know that earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal.
Toni Bradley
February 16, 2017
My heart and prayers are with you at this time. My God give you peace.
First Namemary Last NameMILLIGAN
February 16, 2017
WILLIE MAY YOU R.I.P. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Your brother in Christ ,Robert McGowan and family mary.jemal ,devin, and charmion
First Name MARY Last Name- MILLIGAN
February 16, 2017
youS Rr message here.R.I.P. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,MY DEAR FRIEND FROM MARY AND ROBERT MCGOWAN AND THE KIDS.
WILLIE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
WITH HEART FELT SYMPATHY,
TO THE BROWN FAMILY.
Peggy Golston
February 16, 2017
May God Bless and Keep the family in His loving care. My prayers are with you all. Keep his memories in your hearts.
Willie & Vicki Taylor
February 16, 2017
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shirlene Thomas
February 16, 2017
Willie, my big brother I love you and will miss you dearly, sorry you left us so soon, but you will live on in my heart and memory, with deepest sympathy your baby sis Shirlene
kenneth and sandra Graham
February 16, 2017
may God bless you and your family in the passing of Mr Willie Brown
Valarie Brown
February 16, 2017
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ken Davis
February 16, 2017
I will miss you Brother Brown RIP
Carmelitta Brown
February 16, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Carolyn Glenn
February 16, 2017
Lavonia and Pam I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your families. May memories of your loved one grant you peace. Love You
Frances Williams
February 16, 2017
Doris, We were so sorry to hear of Willie's passing. Our hearts and prayers go to you and your family. Love from Fran and Mary
ERNESTINE DORSEY.and SON
February 16, 2017
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