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Lester Brown Obituary
August 9, 1929 - January 9, 2022
Biloxi, Mississippi - Ret. MSgt Lester E. Brown, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was raised in Swainsboro, GA but made Biloxi, MS his home for the past 50 years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Willie Brown and mother, Ruby Ricks Brown. He leaves behind the Love of his Life of 60 years, Arlene Brown; three sons, Anthony and Kenneth Brown, Biloxi, MS, Timothy Brown (Kristiina), Atlanta, GA and a daughter, Jacqueline Brown-Huderson (John), Slidell, LA; five beautiful grandchildren and close friends. The family would like to express a special thank you to Earlie Henson, Barbara Cowan, Southern Care Hospice Services and Nurse Brittney.
Friends are invited to join the Brown family for visitation and services at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS. Visitation will be Monday, January 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 18th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Brown will be laid to rest at 12:30 p.m., at Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors rendered by the U.S. Air Force.
The online guestbook may be viewed, and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
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Jennifer Thames
January 17, 2022
Miss Arlene, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
January 17, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Dorothy L Johnson
January 16, 2022
Glad to have met and known " Gramps" as I called him. He was a quiet but gentle person. Over 25 yes of good fun times and laughs with the Brown family. Love u all very dearly.
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Riemann Family Funeral Homes - Biloxi274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
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Riemann Family Funeral Homes - Biloxi274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
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