Bobby Brown Obituary
Bobby was born Jan. 25, 1942, in Florence County to the late Author and Alice Brown Sr. Bobby graduated from Wilson High School in 1961. After graduated he moved to Washington, D.C., where he lived for a number of years. He was a member of 10th Street Baptist Church. After returning to South Carolina he reunited with Savannah Grove Baptist Church where he sang on the Male chorus and the Sanctuary choir.
He was a member of the Sensational Brown Brothers of Effingham. Bobby was known for his outgoing personality and his radiant and uplifting smile.
He is survived by his daughters, Audrey Brown, Barbara LaTonya Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., Danielle (Dorian) Matthews of Greensboro, N.C., and Tammy McKnight of Florence; a son, Quinton (Michelle) Lockhart of Columbia; a special companion, Elizabeth Lockhart; four sisters, Beatrice Brooks, Elizabeth (Leroy) Smith, Ruth (Modecia) Schultz and Doris (Nathaniel) Lockhart; six brothers, Author (Luvenia) Brown, Sam (Flora) Brown, Henry Brown, Norris (Vivian) Brown, Billy (Thomasena) Brown and George (Aquila) Brown; two aunts; a host of nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at 3101 Ball Park Road, Effingham.
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Ameenah Shabazz
July 16, 2008
We apologize for the lateness of this entry. We just heard about it. Our prayer is for God to forgive Bobby of all his sins and grant him a high place in the paradise. We prayer that God will by a Comforter of mercy and peace in your heart that only the most merciful God can give to His servants. Bobby will be missed by all of us.
The Shabazz Family (Wali & Ameenah) Stone Mountain, GA
Janice C. Abrams
July 7, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
D Rivers/ A Watson/ A simmons
July 3, 2008
To The Brown Family. Sorry for the lost of your love one. Know that God will give you strenght in this hour of breavement.
Mrs. Ella Mae Dupree
July 3, 2008
To the Brown Family, I'm sorry for the lost of your love one, May God give you strenght in this difficult moment. Keeping you in our prayers.
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Reatha McKenney
July 3, 2008
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.
ernest williams
July 2, 2008
We share your loss. May God's Word be of comfort to the family during your hour of sadness. May God continue to bless and keep you all in his care.
Edwin and Bernice Ham
July 2, 2008
In the divine plan of the Heavenly Father, there is a reason and a season for man. May God hold you in the palm of his hands and give you peace.
July 1, 2008
Rutho JOHNSON
July 1, 2008
To The Brown Brothers and Family, you have our deepest sympathy in the losing your love on,Bobby. We shall all miss him in the days to come, but he has left us all some very sweet memories. May God be with you during this time and the days to come.
monica fulmore
July 1, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
mary muller
July 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donald & Willistine Edwards
July 1, 2008
We're so sorry for your lost. Just leave things in the hand of the Good
Lord for he knows best, and everything will be ok. Praying for the
Brown Family
Carroll /Alberta Bonner
July 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Stacie Powers
July 1, 2008
Since the first time I met the Sensational Brown Brother's during one of their shows.They have had a lasting affect on me and I truly will miss Bobby. To all the other Brown brother's you all know what you mean to me. My heart goes out to you all and your families.
London & Georgia Jordan Sr.
July 1, 2008
To the Brown Family
Words can't express your loss,only God knows,he will surely bear your burden,just hold to his hand.
Love you all!!!
Kimberly (Timmons)Dyson
July 1, 2008
Family, just keep your hand in Gods hand. This too shall pass. We will continue to keep you in our Prayers.
George Bishop
July 1, 2008
My prayers will be with the Brown family during this period and always.
George Bishop
David Rosser
July 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you always.
David, Lynn, and Kandace Rosser
Daneshia Brooks-Lyde
July 1, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary c. Myers
July 1, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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