Charles Lawson Browne III

Charles Lawson Browne III passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by his beloved husband, Rod, friends and family. He was born in Camilla, GA on October 6, 1945. After graduating from high school in Camilla, Charlie attended The Georgia Institute of Technology before transferring to Emory University. At Emory he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity where he made lifelong and enduring friendships. Charlie received his Juris Doctor degree from The University of Georgia School of Law and served his country through the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.

Charlie moved to the DC/Baltimore area initially as part of the Carter administration and then spent the remainder of his career serving as an attorney in the Johns Hopkins Health System. Charlie had an amazing talent for building community and being a lifelong learner. He is remembered for his kindness, intentionality, inclusive nature, generosity and smart wit. He served on many boards and committees in leadership positions and volunteered for faith-based and not-for-profit charities throughout his incredible and well traveled life. Charlie was an active member of his church in both Baltimore and Rehoboth Beach, was a member of Rehoboth Beach Chapter of Black Tie International, a patron of the arts, and a card carrying member of the ACLU. He supported causes near and dear to him and his loved ones throughout his life. He entertained countless friends, family and chosen family at Seabreeze House in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware where he was known for hosting incredible parties. Charlie maintained friendships for over half a century with his childhood and college friends and his fraternity brothers, many of whom became beloved members of his extended family. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, great uncle, godfather and of course husband.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Lawson Browne, Jr, his mother, Marie Edwards Browne, and his beloved sister, Charlotte Browne Wright. He is survived by his cherished husband of 40 years, Rodney Craig Cook; niece, Marie Wright Edler (Andy), nephew William Lawson Wright (Rachel), and great nephews Nicholas Wright Edler, Austin William Edler, and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home in Manchester, GA from 11 am until 12 pm followed by a graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Talbotton, GA at 1:00 PM on Tuesday March 10th. A celebration of life service is to be held at The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore, MD on Friday March 13th. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Charlie's memory to consider making a gift in his name to support an organization that was close to his heart. Donations may be sent to CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Gifts may also be made online through on the CAMP Rehoboth website: www.give.camprehoboth.org. Please list "in Memory of Charlie Browne".

Cox Funeral Home - Manchester, is assisting the family with arrangements.