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Bishop Fred Brown Jr. obituary, Jacksonville, FL

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Fred Brown Obituary

BROWN Bishop Fred Brown, Jr., 62, transitioned peacefully on Oct. 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his parents, Fred, Sr. and Inez Brown. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, First Lady Elect, Yvonne Smith Brown; four sons; Francois (Davina) and O'Bryan Brown, Alvin, Jr., and Terrance Thompson, Sr.; 3 daughters, DeAudra, Precious Brown, and Lisa Story; a host of other loving relatives, saints in the Lord and friends. A viewing followed by a Victory Service will be held Today from 5-8 pm at his church, House of Refuge Church, 900 North St. The homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at All People International Church, 1993 Edgewood Ave, W. Interment will be in Restlawn Cemetery, South. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to House of Refuge Church, 900 North St. Jacksonville, FL 32211. Arrangements entrusted to Harry Brown Funeral Directors & Cremation Service, 2719 Edgewood Ave., W. (904) 252-1573.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 20, 2016.

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Alex Alchi

October 21, 2016

You Have our deepest , Sincerest sympathy .

Patricia Guess

October 20, 2016

Our prayers are with the Brown family and House of Refuge family. May the peace of God consume you all during this time. Love you Ms. Yvonne
-Respectfully written,
Shepherdess Patricia Guess
Power of ConnecTions Ministries

October 20, 2016

To the family and friends of Fred Brown, please accept my condolences on your loss. Trust in the Lord as he will help you through these difficult times. I enjoyed talking with Fred over the years at Shands/UF Health even though I did not work with him directly. You have my sympathy. Laura Johannsen, Lab supervisor UF Health North.

Senika Dinish

October 20, 2016

To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8. Fran, Davina and the entire Brown family are in my prayers, may God be with you all tomorrow and in the coming days ahead.

Carolyn Brookins

October 20, 2016

May the love of God and the comfort of family and friends keep you in your time of grieving.

Mary Green Manigault

October 20, 2016

May the Arms of God hold you, the Peace of God comfort you and the Joy of the Lord Strengthen you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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