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Douglas Brown Obituary
DOUGLAS H. BROWN
PLAINFIELD
Douglas H. Brown, Sr. died Sunday August 22, 2010 in Piscataway. Born in Westfield, he lived in Plainfield over 60 years. He was employed at Lockheed Electronics in Watchung retiring after more than 30 years of service. Mr. Brown was a member of Ruth Fellowship Ministries in Plainfield and was a U.S. Army veteran during peacetime.
He was predeceased by 8 brother and 1 sister. Surviving are his wife Florence Brown; two daughters Patricia Simmons (Elliot) of Plainfield and Lorna D. Hall (Howard S. Hall, Sr.) of Hanover, Pa.; a niece who was raised as a daughter Renee Little (Rodney) of Bridgewater; two sons Douglas H. "Butch" Brown, Jr. of Baltimore, Md. and Leon C. Brown of Plainfield; six grandchildren, Elliott D., Jonathan D. and Jordan D. Simmons, Keya D. Becker (Keith), Howard S. Hall, Jr. and Stephanee D. Lyell (Louis); five great grandchildren; one brother Lawrence "Wally" Brown of East Orange (Verdell) and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mon. 11am in Ruth Fellowship Ministries, 733 So. Second St., Plainfield preceded by viewing at 9am. Entombment Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Arrangements by Brown's Funeral Home, Plainfield. Condolences may be expressed at brownsfuneralhome.net In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Davita Summit, 1139 Spruce Dr., 1st Floor, Mountainside, NJ 07092.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Brown
Christopher Brown
August 30, 2010
As long as i can remember Mr. Brown has been a staple in my community, dispensing wisdom and advice quietly to the neighborhood kids. He will surely be missed.
Tia Washington
August 29, 2010
I was disheartened to hear of my Uncle Dougie's passing. He came from a long line of honorable men and women in the Brown Family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Tia Washington
August 29, 2010
I was disheartened to learn of my Uncle Dougie's passing. He came from a long line of honorable men & women in the Brown family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. (Tia Washington)
ANN MYERS
August 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ANN MYERS
August 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wanda Brown
August 29, 2010
As you celebrate a life well lived, may your hearts be comforted by wonderful memories of your times together.
ED
August 29, 2010
I worked with Douglas many years ago @ LEC. Good person. Always happy. May God bless him and his family.
Donald P. Jordan
August 29, 2010
Brownie and I shared many cups of coffee and laughs about the military during the 18 yrs. I worked at LEC. I'll miss your humor.
He was a gentleman who loved his family.He had a heart of Gold.
Donald Jordan,Sr. Purchasing Agent
LEC 1961-1979
Reginald Brown
August 29, 2010
My condolences to the Brown family in the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and patriarch of West Third and Leslie Ave.
Cathy Brown-Bass
August 28, 2010
May your hearts be filled with joyful memories, as you experience this time of grief. Our prayers and love are sent to the entire Brown family. May God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Willie and Marion Brown and Family
(the other Brown's from Third Street)
Doris Spaulding
August 28, 2010
My prayers and sympathy to Mrs. Brown and family. I worked with Mr. Brown at Lockheed many years ago. He was a gentleman and a great person to know.
Deaconess Silvia Miller
August 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you Patricia and other members of the family on the passing of your father and loved one, Mr. Douglas Brown.
My prayers are that our loving Father, Jesus Christ will grant each of you the comfort that each of you will need to cope with your grief in the coming days ahead.
Renee Sterling
August 28, 2010
My prayers to Mrs. Brown, Patricia Simmons and family. Your father will be truly missed.
ROBIN WILSON
August 28, 2010
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE BROWN FAMILY-MR. BROWN ALLOWED ME TO USE HIS SON LEON'S CAR FOR MY DRIVING TEST IN HIGH SCHOOL(WHICH I PASSED)-IT WAS GREATLY APPRCIATED-HE WILL BE MISSED
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