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John Thomas Brown, Jr.
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On March 11, 2025, John Thomas Brown, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Shirley Brown; devoted father of John Brown, III and his wife Bobbi; cherished grandfather of Paige Brown-May and her husband Joshua, and McKenzie Brown; loving great-grandfather of Serentity May, and Weylyn May; dear brother of Wayne Brown. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, Maryland 21221, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited.
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1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD 21221
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