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Gerald Brown Obituary
Gerald was a proud 1978 graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Gary, IN. After High School, Gerald attended Indiana University Northwest where he majored in Theatre. Gerald had a passion for acting, dancing, singing and baking. Gerald was employed by Purdue University as a Customer Service Representative.
Gerald will be missed by many, he inspired so many people in the community; he always had a word of encouragement and a radiant smile.
Gerald was passionate in serving the Lord and sharing daily scriptures with family and friends.
Gerald is preceded in death by his loving mother, Anna E. Blackwell-Brown; grandparents: Nathaniel and Janie Blackwell, Lowell and Lorine Brown; paternal uncle, Hugh D. Blackwell Sr.; paternal aunts: Shirley Blackwell-Johnson, Granada Brown Lewis and Lillian D. Brown Hardaway. Gerald leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Gerald F. L. Brown Sr.; a loving brother, Jonathan (Marcia) Brown; maternal aunt, JamesEtta (Henry) Meadows; maternal uncle, Alphonso Blackwell; paternal aunts: Diane Brown, Harriet Brown Davis and Ruthie (Kirk) Brown; paternal uncles: Dennis Brown, and Vernon (Joy) Brown. A loving cousin, Lorri Hayes; two nieces, one nephew, one great-niece, and a host of friends, cousins, aunts, uncles and the entire Brown and Blackwell families.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 11:00AM at Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN 46408.
Arrangements entrusted to Crown Cremation.
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Robert L Gillum
November 26, 2022
I have thought about, shared stories with others, and laughed much of times spent with Gerald. How I wish we could laugh again, but I have my memories and they will do until we meet again. Gone but never forgotten.
Robert
Richard P Kennedy
November 26, 2021
I have thought of Gerald a million times in this year.
Delores Petty
December 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to The Brown, and Blackwell. His mother Anna and I, became dear friends working in the USPS. Both gone too soon.
May the grace of the Father be with each of you during this difficult time.
Ken & Gloria Hooks, Sr.
December 4, 2020
Al and Bernie, (my brother and sister)
our prayers and love to you and family during this sad time in the passing of your nephew.
Even though knowing we share your pain, it doesn't lessen it, but we are always here for you. God's blessings and strength be your guide to healing. We Love you.
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Robert L. Gillum Jr.
December 3, 2020
Gerald
Where would I begin to tell the story of his and my friendship? I met Gerald at 16 in 1983 and we immediately bonded. That bond lasted for years and lead to me moving with him to Minneapolis in 1988. I have never laughed as hard in my life as I did with him. His love, care, and friendship will be with me for Life. My true journey around the US started with Gerald inviting me to leave Gary, IN. The closeness that Jose, Allen, Gerald and I shared will encompass some of greatest memories of my youth.
Love Always My Friend
Robert,
Amy Williams
December 3, 2020
I'm overwhelmed I remember when he lived on 3rd and Jackson we all played together Johnathon. To God be the glory my prayers are with you and you family
Jean Griffin
December 3, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Brown/Blackwell Families. ♥
Mary Lee
December 3, 2020
TO Alphonso and Bernadette Blackwell: May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Minerva Medina
December 2, 2020
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. GERALD WAS MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND. HE WAS SUCH A NICE AND LOVING PERSON.
Candy Drinkard
December 2, 2020
Hello Family I am saddened to have heard the news of my Brother, Father, Friend leaving us i had justed talked to him, we supposed to had seen each that week. Then i got the saddened news Gerald gone. One thing i know i am going to miss him bad. But it's o.k. because I know he's with the Lord and his Mom and Granny's and it be o.k. He and I know we Meet again. Love Candy. Please Family call me 317 828-7049
Richard Kennedy
December 2, 2020
Gerald was such a wonderful and a wonderful lifetime friend. We shared life together for more than 50 years. I will always cherish our relationship and will miss him very, very much. Much Love Gerald. I'm still with you.
Mrs J. Rideout
December 2, 2020
Our condolences to the family of Gerald Brown. May GOD strengthen his family and friends and heal their hearts.
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