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John Brownfield Obituary

BROWNFIELD, JOHN, 65, went to be with his Lord Sunday November 11, 2007 at Baptist Northeast Hospice Unit, LaGrange, KY. He was a native of Buffalo, KY, the son of Paul S. Brownfield and the late Edna C. Brownfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam era. After leaving the U.S. Army he joined Equitable Life Assurance Society as a sales representative and spent 36 1/2 years with Equitable until declining health in March, 2006. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church since December 25, 1988 and the Harmony Adult Bible Fellowship class and was a very active volunteer in many ministries at his church. Survivors include his wife and soul mate, the former Barbara Ruble Brownfield; a daughter, Pamela Finch (Tony); Barbara's three children who he considered his own; daughter Allison Auman (Jeff); and sons Christopher Snider (Julie) and Michael Snider (Tammy), brother Bobby R. Brownfield; a sister, Susan Phelps (Jim) and 8 adored grandchildren, Leslie Slaughter (Craig) Kelsy, Jacob, Amanda and Drake Snider and Chase, Grant and Ella Auman and a much anticipated Great Grandchild, baby girl Slaughter to be born in January. It was John's wishes to be cremated. A celebration service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2007, at Southeast Christian Church Chapel, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, with visitation in the Fireside room from 11 a.m. until time of service with burial at Grove Hill cemetery in Shelbyville, KY. Expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers may be made to the Bob Russell Preaching Center in care of Johnson Bible College, 7900 Johnson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37998 or Hospice and Palliative Care, LaGrange, KY. Arrangements are under the care of Highlands Family Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Nov. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John Brownfield

25 Entries

Barty and Judy Brown

November 21, 2007

Dear Barbara,
We were very saddened with the news of John, and extemely sorry we were unable to be there with you, Allison and family at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you each day, and know John will be remembered in all of hearts forever.
We so look forward to our next time of being together with you when we can share our children, grandchildren, and good memories, along with all our blessings.
Love, Barty and Judy

November 20, 2007

Joyce and Mel Gregory

November 17, 2007

Barbara we are so sorry to learn of John's passing.John was a wonderful friend who will be missed by his Family,friends and especially his Equitable Family.Our Prayers are with you.

Mary Bennett

November 17, 2007

Barbara
I didn't know John as well as I would have liked, but, it didn't take much to see he was a man after God's heart. Yes, he was a gift to you, but you were a gift to him as well. Your love and commitment to God and to each other was amazing.

While I'll miss seeing John's smiling face standing by the escalators on Sunday mornings. . . he's walking and talking with the Savior. How cool is that!

Cerilda Pollett

November 16, 2007

Barbara, I just heard about John's death. I am so sorry. You have our deepest sympathy. We lost our mom in February. It is very hard and now with the holidays coming, you will be in our prayers. Take care and hopefully we will see you next year.

Brett Weber

November 15, 2007

Mrs. Brownfield and family. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am very thankful to have known Mr. Brownfield and have always appreciated the friendship with your family. Love, Brett

Kristi Glenn

November 15, 2007

Barbara, We are so sorry. We wish we could be there to give you a big hug and help you through this time. I promise you that we will take care of Ali. We all love John so much, he will be in our hearts and prayers. I bet he is dipping his cinnamon roll in gravy right now. We love you, The Glenn Family

Tony Prichard

November 14, 2007

Dear Big John,
With the possible exceptions of nearly getting me shot after an infamous Taylorsville basketball game and causing me to spend a dark, cold, sandy sleepless night on a Hilton Head beach,
I truly enjoyed your company, conversation, comaraderie, competition, cleverness, and last but not least, charcoaled chops.
I'm sorry we didn't make it to Hidden Cove, but I'm sure there are some heavenly golf courses where you are now.
Here's some advice regarding your competitive nature; Let the "Boss" win occasionally on the links and during leisurely pick-up basketball games, don't "sissy-slap" any angels.
Forever your "black-sheep" brother-in-law,
Tony

Martha and Harold Stanford

November 14, 2007

Barbara, your life and your family are such wonderful tributes to John. You and John had a special relationship that was a Christian example for everyone who is lucky enough to know you. Thank you so much for sharing the family pictures. We love you and pray that God's Blessings will continue to shower you with faith and strength.

Judy Harrod-Maxwell

November 14, 2007

Barbara and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. John was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Judy Harrod Maxwell

Joel Thompson

November 14, 2007

John Brownfield was one of the most Godly men I have met. It was an honor to know him and also teach him in Bible Study. My life is better because I knew John.

Gordon McDowell

November 14, 2007

Barbara and family,
Having grown up in Buffalo and being friends with the Brownfield family we are saddened by your loss. We know John is in the presence of our Lord. I visit John's Dad (Paul) almost every week at Atria. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gordon and Wilma McDowell

Grandaddy loved Hilton Head-Not SAND

November 14, 2007

Neal Gossett

November 14, 2007

Barbara, you and your family are in my prayers. John was a great man who I looked up to in many ways. He will be missed. However, I bet he is now shooting the best round of golf he has ever played.

Paul & Sarah Puckett

November 13, 2007

I met John Paul at Western Ky University in the fall of 1960. We spent many hours and almost every meal time together for that school year. I remember him as always being kind and fun loving. Unfornately, our lives went down different paths after that school year and we lost track of one another. The good times we had, have crossed my mind many times over the years. It is no surprise to hear that John Paul had a positive influence on many peoples's lives.

Joe & Bonnie Ross

November 13, 2007

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.We pray that God will hold you close and dry your tears.

John's ADORED Grandchildren

November 13, 2007

JOHN AND BARBARA BROWNFIELD

Barbara Brownfield

November 13, 2007

Dear Friends,
I have had many request for a recent picture of John, and so I am including the last picture taken prior to his decling health. Thank you from the depths of my heart for your love and support. What a rare and unique man, loved by everyone, and a wonderful Christan example of the joy you know when you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. John was a gift from God to me--he was my yesterday, my today, and my tomorrow. God will get me through-- not somehow, but TRIUMPHANTLY. Rejoice! John is with the Lord.

FAMILY IS EVERYTHING

November 13, 2007

Neil & Norma Auman

November 13, 2007

We know John is basking is the deliciousness of God's loving presence, and we hold his dear wife, Barbara, in our hearts and prayers.

His Kansas Kids!

Allison Auman

November 13, 2007

Our Grandaddy is Heaven bound!

Amanda Snider

November 13, 2007

We love you and miss you.
Love, Amanda and Drake.

Jorene Elkins Garrison

November 13, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of John Paul's passing. We were good friends as teenagers, running around and enjoying life, but I haven't seen him in years. He was a good person.

ELLEN REDMON

November 13, 2007

I HAVE NEVER MET MR BROWNFIELD OR BARBARA BUT I HAVE SAID MANY PRAYERS FOR THEIR COMFORT. I ATTEND FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN TAYLORSVILLE WHERE MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS ATTEND. I HAVE HEARD SOME VERY NICE THINGS ABOUT MR. BROWNFIELD AND SHARED TEARS WITH THEIR FRIENDS. MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY DURING THIS HARD TIME. I KNOW THAT GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND LAYING HIS HAND ON YOUR HEART. YOU NOW HAVE ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN HELPING YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY ON EARTH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

Terri Drane

November 12, 2007

I had the pleasure to work with John at Equitable (and then AXA). He was a truly genuine person who cared about others in every way. I was blessed to have known and worked with him.

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