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George Edward Brown

Feb 6, 1935 – Sep 18, 2017

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

 

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.

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  1. Colleen Bunner says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my visits with Mr. Brown.

  2. Willie & Daris Hodges says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    We extend our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the entire family. May Buddy Boy rest in peace.

  3. Teresa Terrell, Meridian,Ms says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Uncle Buddy Boy was an amazing man. He always made me feel special, Everytime he graced his presence in Mississippi. I will truly miss you!

  4. Betty Brown says

    September 21, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    I enjoyed the time spent with Uncle Buddy Boy, I didn’t get to make him his red beans and rice. He will be missed by many. My heart is broken because you left us. God needed you more!
    Keeping my family in prayer.

  5. Ernest Jemal Brown III says

    September 23, 2017 at 11:31 am

    I never got the chance to meet you, but everything I ever heard about you was good.

    God bless your soul, and I’m praying for you to have a peaceful journey.

  6. Annette Brown Watson says

    September 23, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    My deepest condolences to the Brown and Gordon families.

    When I first met cousin Buddy-boy, I loved him immediately. As my second cousin , he shared lots of family history and amazed me about our family tree. Buddy was such a down-to-earth person, we talked often by phone about our elders. Buddy-boy loved fishing and sitting on the lake. He had a good sense of humor too…loved a good laugh. I’m very sorry he’s gone; we still had some family history to cover and I just wanted another chance to tell him thank you and I love you! He was a very handsome man and a kind, friendly soul.

  7. Margaret Ann Brown Braggs says

    September 23, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    Heaven’s celebrating receiving another angel. I, like my brother jemal never met you. But sister Annette talked highly about you. You’re in The Masters Hand now. It can’t get no better than that.

  8. LaWana Elliott Gorden Brown says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:14 am

    You were a great father-in-law. You were always good to me and the kids. You will be missed.

    Rest in peace!

  9. Diane range says

    October 3, 2017 at 2:22 am

    Always and forever,buddyboy

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