Rudolph Whitfield Brown Jr.

Rudolph Whitfield Brown, Jr, was born to Rudolph and Elaine Brown on December 21, 1959 in Plaistow, London, England. He was called home suddenly to leave this world's problems behind to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 61. In 1970 he immigrated to the United States with his parents and siblings. He was predeceased by his father and he loved and protected his widowed mother.

Rudy received his early education in England and completed his secondary education in the Franklin Township school system in Somerset, NJ graduating from Franklin High School. He attended Middlesex County College and Rutgers University aspiring to be a marine biologist. He earned his associate degree in Criminology at Broward College.

Rudy was a phenomenal world-renowned musician. He started playing the guitar at age 5 and at the age of 10 he began playing the organ and piano. Rudy had a heart of gold. He was a loving person who, with his wit, humor, kindness, and joy- attracted back love into his life.

Rudy was employed by the Plantation Police Department until his retirement in 2016. During his tenure he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As an officer and Sergeant, he was an effective communicator (he pulled no punches). All of his colleagues would describe him as the most genuine individual you could meet. In 2020, Rudy rejoined the workforce for the School District of Palm Beach County Police Department where he worked until his passing. Rudy was caring...one of his last heroic acts was when he rescued a pregnant woman who drove into a canal near his home earlier this year.

Rudy had his father's sense of humor and always wanted to make those around him laugh.

Rudy found great joy in pranking his siblings, children and wife. As a dedicated father Rudy cherished his children. He loved all aspects of sports and dedicated his time to playing and coaching basketball and football teams for his children. Rudy was an avid reader, a lover of the ocean, and a fitness fanatic.

Rudy was preceded in death by his father Rudolph W. Brown, Sr, brothers Mark and John. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: His beloved mother, Bishop Elaine A. Brown, his dear wife, Debbie Brown, siblings; Ruth (Anthony), Karen (Donny), David (Jeanice), Yana (Laurenzo), (sister) Vernell, and (sister-in-law) Narda, sons; Rudy III (Danielle), Matthew, Marcus, and Lucas, daughters; Monifa, Jazmyn, and Kristina, grandchildren; Rhyan, Riley, Bryant, Jaden, Jordan, Jayna, and Daniel, (nieces) Karena, Ruth, Karoline, Rachel, and Selah, (one nephew) Buddy, a host of Aunts, Cousins, Church family, colleagues, and very dear friends. Such a profound loss but we will continue to cherish the precious memories he left behind.

Arrangements entrusted to Brown's Funeral Home, 1004 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana, FL. Rudy will lay in repose at Holiness Temple Church, 7025 Summerville Terrace, Lake Worth, FL Fri. May 28th from 6 – 8 pm. Homegoing service will be Sat., May 29th at 11:00am at the church. Entombment will be at Forest Lawn South, 2401 SW 64th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the church or your favorite charity in his name.