George E. Brown, age 82, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017.  George E. Brown AKA "Buddy boy" was born February 6, 1935. George was the youngest of fourteen children born to Talmadge   and Mary Gordon-Brown. His family and friends knew him as         "the life of the party", loving and humorous. George joined the   Army, and later attended Gateway Technical College where he received training as a Machine Operator. He married Lillie M. Portis and was blessed with 30 years of employment at American Motors.  Enjoying retirement he pampered himself with hobbies such as; observing and admiring Mother Nature, fishing, sports and    exploring various car models. Over the years George developed a special disposition that paralleled the works of "The Good Samaritan", giving support and stability to all in need. George  was preceded in death by Lillie, 2 daughters Mary C Brown and   Angelia K Brown (Preston), parents, Talmadge and Mary Brown, 9 brothers, Walter, Jimmy, Earnest, Talmadge, Lemuel, Albert, John, Izear, and Eddie,  4 Sisters Katie Mae, Arrilla, Beatrice, and Helen. He will be remembered and forever cherished by 4 grandsons, Jermaine Brown, Dionte Brown, Douglas Preston and Randal Preston, 6 great-grandchildren 2 boys and 4 girls. Special nephew Sam Riley, special nieces Gwen Riley and Brenda Peebles. In addition a host of friends and residual family members.

A Celebration of His Life will take place on Monday, September 25, 2017 11:00am at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St, Racine, WI. The visitation will be in the church from 10:00 – 11:00am. Pastor Taurus Pinson will be officiating. Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery.

Service Details

Funeral: Monday, September 25, 2017  11:00am

Visitation: Monday, September 25, 2017 10:00am – 11:00m

Location: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, WI 53403