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Lafayette Brown Obituary

CHARLESTOWN BROWN, LAFAYETTE, II, 54, died Friday. He was a retired employee of Philip Morris USA and a member of Canaan Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Brown; children, Tara, Lafayette III and Robert Brown, Colita Moore and Kendra Carter; four brothers; four sisters; and eight grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Canaan Christian Church, 2840 Hikes Ln., Louisville. Burial: Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at A.D. Porter & Sons, 1300 W. Chestnut St., Louisville.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Nov. 14, 2004.

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FLOSSIE FOUNTAIN

November 28, 2004

I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Lafayette at Philip Morris. He was a very nice person who loved his family very much. May it comfort you to know that he will be missed very much and that God has him in his arms.

Glenda Smith

November 26, 2004

My prayers are with your family, I also worked in Louisville and we all became a close family. May God Bless You and Yours. GLENDA

Barbara Groves

November 22, 2004

Your family have my blessing, and may God keep you and the family strong

Teresa Smallwood

November 21, 2004

Are prayers are with your family.

Rebecca Rankins

November 17, 2004

To Cheryl, Colita, Kendra and the Brown Family. May God be with you at this time and always for The Lord is with you. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you.

Deanna Campbell

November 17, 2004

Cheryl and the Brown Family,



Our Deepest Sympathy. May God bless

you and your family during this difficult time.



Willie & Deanna Campbell & family

Tammy Young

November 17, 2004

Cheryl-I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you, Colita, Kendra, and the entire Brown Family. May God Bless you all.

Terri Moore

November 17, 2004

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father- our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Lorena Rhea

November 17, 2004

You are being remembered in our prayers- If there is anything that I can do for you at any time - please do not hesitate to let me know.

Harold Hill

November 16, 2004

To the Brown Family,I have had nothing but pleasent encounters with your father in the times we pass one another at PM, I know that he has taught you (the family) to be the same,so be as he was and he will surely be proud of you'll as he continue to smile and watch over you.

Pamela Kniffley

November 16, 2004

I was saddened to hear of the loss of "La". We worked many years together at Philip Morris in Louisville. I always loved his smile, his good sense of humor and his bowling tips. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and saddness.

karen doby

November 15, 2004

Cheryl, may God Bless you and the family.Know that you are in my prayers daily.Trust in the lord with all thy heart, mine and soul and lean not to thy own understanding, in all of thy ways acknowledge him and He will direct thy path. Prov.3:5,6 God Bless and keep you in peace.

Gary and April Johnson

November 15, 2004

Really enjoyed working with Lafayette at Philip morris. Our thoughts and prayes are with his family.

Bill Hayes

November 15, 2004

Let me express my deepest sympathy to Lafayettes's family. We worked together @ Philip Morris. Brown was alway a plesent person to be around to and know. He just didn't take up space in the world, but he add some good to it. Bless you all. Bill and Rose Hayes

DONEIL CAFFEY

November 15, 2004

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE BROWN FAMILY. LIVING NEXT DOOR TO THE BROWN'S I BECAME PART OF THAT FAMILY. I AM VERY SAD TODAY THAT WE HAVE LOST A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. BUT I AM ASSURED THAT THE LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM. TRUST IN THE LORD!!!!!

Margaret Reed

November 15, 2004

We were co-workers at Philip Morris, but now he is at rest in the arms of God. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.May God bless and comfort u and your family.

VERONICA WHITE

November 15, 2004

MAY MEMORIES OF JOY AND HAPPINESS SHARED SUSTAIN AND COMFORT YOU NOW. I WORKED WITH BROWN AT P. M. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BLESS AND CONFORT THE CHILDREN.

Earlrene Coleman

November 15, 2004

My family and I feel your pain. Please continue to pray..Don't take God out of your Life. My prayers are with you and the children.



The Pruitt Family

Fernice

Laverne

Vera

Sharon Horton

November 15, 2004

To Cheryl and the entire Brown Family, I was a 1970 Class Mate of Lafayette. My heart was sadden when I heard of his passing. May God be with you and your family.



Sharon Horton

Jackie Mucker

November 15, 2004

Cheryl, it's hard to find the words to let you know how I feel about you and Lafayette.God must have needed a Doorkeeper in Heaven and knew that no one could handle the job like Lafayette could. I am praying for you and your family. And know that if you need me I am but a phone call away. Love you Jackie Mucker

Colita Moore

November 15, 2004

Daddy your truly being missed right now. But there's comfort in knowing that your with my Savior. Thank you for planting the seeds in our lives to prepare us for this moment. I LOVE YOU!

Felecia LaVant

November 15, 2004

Cheryl,

Our prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.

Dorothy J. Smith

November 15, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss, may the thought that He is in a better place console you and yours.

God Bless and be with the family

Wanda Hamilton

November 14, 2004

My heart stopped when I heard this news .Please know you and the family are in my prayers.He was a neighborhood friend ,former co-worker and in the same church family.This is a great loss ,but we can rejoice in the fact that he was saved .God will see you though these days that for the time being are dark.

Talk to you soon

Gregg Murray

November 14, 2004

I am sorry to hear about the lost of Lafayette. We worked together at Philip Morris in Louisville. My prayers are with his wife, children and family.

REV. DR. BURLEY

November 14, 2004

WE FEEL YOUR LOSE AND PRAY GOD'S WILL HOLD YOU TO HIS CHEST AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF LAFAYETTE'S HOME GOING. IT WAS A JOY TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM AT P. M.

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