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GREGORY BROWN Obituary
Greg was employed at Central State Hospital for over 30 years. Greg also served 10 years Active Duty with the United States Army as well as 20 years with the Army Reserve.
At an early age, he gave his life to Christ and was baptized in Bracey, VA. He had since become a faithful member of First Baptist Church, West Petersburg; where he served as a member of the FBCWP Choir, the Men's Ministry and as a driver with the Transportation ministry. Among his many gifts and talents; Greg was most passionate about singing. This was evident through his devotion to various choirs; most notably, The Souls of Joy Gospel Singers.
He was also an avid fisherman, great lawn care professional, faithful 49er's fan and a committed community member; displayed by his love for community and a desire to give back; particularly to the West Petersburg Community.
Greg leaves here to cherish his memories: a daughter, BreAnna J. Brown; mother, Winifred Russell; father, Raleigh Brown; sisters, Stephanie Greene (Chubby), Sylvia Brown, Cecilia Lee and Lisa Creighton; brothers, Roger Gholson (Laura), Bubba Creighton and Clarence Creighton all of Dinwiddie, VA; six sisters-in-law, Daisy Taylor of Prince George, VA, Sarah Price of Blackstone, VA, Annie Eppes, Shirley Robertson (Samuel) and Mary Anderson (Vincent) all of Crew, VA, and Patricia Eppes of Burkeville, VA; eight nieces and nephews, Michael Brown, Dimonique Ollison, Shaniece Evans, Chanel Lee, Devin Brown, Denesha Brown, Erin Lee and William T. Greene; three great nieces, Dekhari, Mikelle and Treasure; one aunt, Betsy Deleaver (Arthur) of Philadelphia, PA; two devoted cousins, Donnell Russell and Larry Brown; as well as close friends, Joe Baskerville, Genie Baskerville, James Jones, Juwan Thomas and the West Petersburg Community; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 1, 2018 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor and Rev. Dr. Peter R. Jeffrey, Pastor of First Baptist Church-West Petersburg, North Dinwiddie, VA. The interment will be held at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will assemble 10:00 A.M. the day of the service and will assemble 25802 Dinwiddie Avenue, North Dinwiddie, VA.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for GREGORY BROWN
October 6, 2018
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Jean Campbell
October 1, 2018
My heart goes out to you and your family. Although I don't know what to say ,I want you to know I am with you in thought and I pray for your comfort and peace with love.
Vilma Short
October 1, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the love of family, friends and special memories bring you comfort.
Linda Pope Jones
October 1, 2018
My heart reach out to family. Sorry for your lost and what a lost. But he can continue his work and life with his heavenly father. Love to the family. Linda
Rhonda "Shelly Wells' Bernet
October 1, 2018
To the Brown family,our hearts were sadden to hear Greg had moved to heaven.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep trusting and believing that God is always with to help you to get through the days ahead.
Margaret Mason
September 30, 2018
To the Brown ( Russell ) family with love.
May God bless each of you during your time of sorrow. We send sincere prayers to warm your hearts and souls during this time. Many wonderful childhood memories cross our minds of the time we shared with the family. Continue to trust Gods plans.
Margaret Mason & Family
Audrey Moore Jackson
September 30, 2018
So sorry at the loss of your father, son, brother and friend. It is with a saddened heart that I say goodbye to my friend and school mate. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. RIP you are now with your better half you have been missing so much.
Connie Adkins-Staten
September 30, 2018
To my friend whom I've known for over 30 years. You have always been an up standing person and I'm sure Heaven has another Angel. You will be truly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Michael booboo Pope
September 30, 2018
My heart goes out to the family especially the parents my you find peace family
James Reed
September 30, 2018
With my deepest sympathy. I prayer is God will send His Holy Spirit to comfort this family during your loss of this love one.
LEON & ETHEL WELLS
September 29, 2018
I'M LEON WELLS, I met Gregory in 1991 in the army reserve to me he's an outstanding man.My wife and I are sorry for his departure. But we know who hands he's in so we're going to keep his families in our prayers.Remember earth has no sorry that heaven can't heal.So to the families keep looking to the hills which come thou help.LEON & ETHEL will continue pray for all of you.God BLESS YOU ALL.
Guillermo,Brenda and Letticia Banda
September 29, 2018
The lost of a love one is so difficult to bear and we share your grief. May you Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service.
Larry and Marie Parham
September 29, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
JOHN GOODWYN
September 29, 2018
To The Brown Family;
It was a sad moment in time when i recieved the news of the passing of such a good man. I send my Condolences with knowing that God has prepared a place in Heaven, not made by hand, for his child to RIP.
September 28, 2018
My heart goes out to the Brown family. Much love Rosemary
Darlene Pryor
September 28, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Stephanie. May God continue to comfort and keep you and your family close through this difficult journey.
Saretta Wright
September 28, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. Greg was the greatest friend anyone could ever ask for.
Kattie Wallace-Campbell
September 28, 2018
My heart was saddened to hear of the loss of Greg Brown one of my classmates will dearly be missed
Brenda Powell
September 27, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. God's blessing to you all
Edna B Burrow
September 27, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Barbara Copeland
September 27, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Hattie Bonner
September 27, 2018
Stephanie, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your heart. May your memories bring you comfort. Greg, will be greatly missed as he was loved.
Denise Peebles
September 26, 2018
My heart felt prayers to the family. I pray that God will give you strength.
Cathy Barber
September 26, 2018
RIP my friend!!! Your work on earth is done. May God bless and strengthen the family during this trying time.
September 26, 2018
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
September 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort comfort you during this difficult time
Sally Morgan White
September 26, 2018
My condolences to the family .
Greg was a great man.May God be with you during your time of bereavement. God is Able.
The Ellis Family
September 25, 2018
And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.
(Good News Translation)
andrea whitaker
September 25, 2018
Ms. Winnie , words can't express my condolences about your son Gregory . I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May the peace of God rest upon you and strengthen you today and those to come. I love you.
Sylvia Crittendon-Lockley
September 25, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Brown family❤
Lamont Riggins
September 25, 2018
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