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Lester Brown Obituary

BROWN Lester "Rusty" Brown entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his home. He retired from RTA and The Port of New Orleans. He also worked at Downtown Central Parking. Beloved son of Blanche and the late Louis Brown. Loving husband of Mary E. Brown. Brother of Anthony(Michelle), Lloyd(Connie), Solomon and Mattie Brown, Patricia Hills(Smiley), Lorraine and Shirley Hill and the late Floyd and Erroll Brown and Willie James Jackson. Step-father of Caddera (Kevin) Franklin, Cynthia, Kenneth James and the late Bobby, Charles and Robert James and Michael Harris; also survived by 4 step-grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Majestic Mortuary 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. visitation 12:00 Burial will be private. Professional services Entrusted to Majestic Mortuary 504-523-5872

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 18 to Mar. 22, 2013.

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John Smith Jr.

March 12, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Felters and Tammy Veal

March 28, 2013

Uncle Rusty it seems so unreal that you are gone. We will miss spending Sunday's with you going to the Saints games, and listening to you fuss about bad play calling all the way home. We are comforted by knowing that you are in better place. We will miss you dearly

March 25, 2013

May your hearts be filled with great memories and fun times of a life well lived. Juanita S. Reid & Family

Ida Oden Oden

March 23, 2013

As co-worker at florida ave bridge enjoyed many enlightning conversations with Lester May God bless and take care I send my deepest sympathy

Ida Oden

March 23, 2013

As a co-worker it was a pleasure to know you and enjoy many enlightning conversations. Deepest sympathy to the family

Marshall Magee

March 23, 2013

So long Rusty. You will be missed, but fond memories will help us to keep you forever in our hearts.

March 23, 2013

So long Rusty, you leave for a better place. No more pain. You will be missed old friend. Marshall Magee,Sr

March 23, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

John Smith, Jr.

March 22, 2013

I was a good friend to Lester and Aaron. We were friends during our Jr. and Sr. High years. I lost contact after that. To the family Deepest Sympathy John Smith, Jr.

March 21, 2013

Lester
while our paths seldom crossed,you and your brother Aaron will always be regarded as my first rate cousins. May you rest with God in peace cousin raymond

Ashley Robinson

March 21, 2013

To my grandfather I miss you so much I
Was in tears win I got the news you are in a better place now.RIP Grandpa I Love u and u will be miss

Ida Freemon (Retitree RTA)

March 21, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

EDDIE DOLLIS

March 21, 2013

RUSTY WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.
YOUR BROTHER MIDGE,AND DOLLIS,VEAL.

Eddie Dollis Sr

March 21, 2013

Rusty My Brother we love you and will miss you .Midge and mary Dollis

V Miller

March 20, 2013

May the family find comfort and peace leaning on God.

Johnnie Seymour

March 20, 2013

In loving memory of a good friend and ex co worker ( Tac Amusement Co.) It's hard to believe you are gone, for we just talked a few weeks ago,I will miss you, my friend. May you rest in peace.

March 20, 2013

Rusty we love you and we will miss you. Bernard and Shirley

March 20, 2013

We loved you but God loved you more, You will be missed Josephine

Connie Brown

March 19, 2013

I will forever love & miss the loving person you were Uncle Lester..!!! Love lil Connie & fam(ily)...

Nettie Belcher&Family

March 19, 2013

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Patricia Thompson

March 19, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Loleta Rogers-Wright

March 19, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shannon Hunt

March 19, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

kenneth blanchard

March 19, 2013

sorry to hear about lester.he was very dear friend.rest in peace buddy

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