- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life, Willie Floyd Brown, Jr. April 16, 1949- April 16, 2012, Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 2071 Hosea L. WIlliams Dr., SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30317-2501, Reverend William Smith, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Willie Floyd Brown, Jr. Birth date: April 16, 1949. Death date: April 16, 2012. Funeral date: (not recorded). Church: Israel Missionary Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_brownwilliefloydjr
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_brownwilliefloydjr
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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<Ce[ebration
Of Life
Willie Floyd Brown, Jr. Apri116, 1949 - Apri116, 2012
Israel Missionary Baptist Church 2071 Hosea L. Williams Dr., SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30317-2501 Reverend William Smith, Officiating
ORDER OF SERVICES
Processional
"Order My Steps"
Scripture
Old Testament- Psaln1s 71: 20-21
New Testan1ent- John 14: 1-4
Prayer
Congregational Hyn1n
"Blessed Assurance"
Ren1arks
(Two Minutes)
Solo
"We Shall Behold Hin1"
Mrs. Geoffrey Baker-Brown, Soloist
F an1ily Tribute
Tairuna Nicole Brown, Daughter
Reading ofObituary
Soft Music
Solo
"Don't Cry"
Mrs. Geoffrey Baker-Brown, Soloist
Eulogy
Reverend Willian1 Sn1ith, Pastor
Acknowledgetnents
Recessional
"I'll Fly Away"
INTERMENT Georgia National Cen1etery
Canton, GA
OBITUARY
Willie (Floyd) Brown, Jr. was the second born child, and first son, ofWillie Floyd Brown, Sr. and Mildred Brown; born April 16, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was called to rest, until the resurrection, early in the morning of April 16, 2012.
A 1967 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, in Atlanta, Georgia, Willie was a star athlete in both football and basketball. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served in the Grenade Unit, during the War in VietNam, until 1970.
Also in 1967, Willie became the father of his first daughter, April Gilliam. Upon his renun tiom military service, in 1970, he married Cynthia A. Turner, and they became the proud parents of three children, Tairuna Nicole Brown, Tairelon LaShon Brown and LaQuanda Yvette Brown.
After working in various positions, following his ren1rn from the military, in 1975, Willie gained employment with the General Motors Corporation. He retired tiom General Motors in 2010, after 35 years of dedicated service. Willie was a member of the United Auto Workers, Local 10.
In June 1997, Willie married his second wife, Dollie Crawford. They lived together until her death in August 2001.
Willie ("Floyd" as many of his long time friends knew him) was a proud father, grandfather, brother and uncle. His family, most especially his girls, was very important to him. Willie was also a member of the Prince Hall Masons where, for many years, he was an active member of the brotherhood. He was also a committed supporter of the Boys and Girls Club.
Willie was preceded in death by his only son, Tairelon LaShon; parents, Willie and Mildred Brown; wife, Dollie Brown; and brother, Larry J. Brown, Sr. He leaves to celebrate his lite and mourn his passing, his daughters, April Gilliam, Tairuna Nicole Brown, and LaQuanda Brown Carpenter (Dennis); grandchildren, Taylor Nicole Hinton, Nandi Shakur Hamilton, and Landen Drake Carpenter; two sisters, Jacqueline Turner (Louis) and Audrey Taylor; three brothers, Stanley, Anthony and Gary Brown; nephews and nieces, Aurelia, Larry, Brian, Mario, Darren, Candy, Charly, Dion, Penny, Chris, and Anthony Jr., and a host of other relatives and friends.
I'm :free
Don't grieve for n1e, for now I'n1 free I'm following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned n1y back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone n1ust stay that way; I've now found peace at the end of day.
If tny parting has left a void, Then fill it with ren1en1bered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things, I too will n1iss. Be not burdened with tin1es of sorrow Look for the sunshine of ton1orrow.
My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good tin1es, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps n1y tin1e seems all to brief; Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted n1e now-He set n1e free
Author: Shannon Lee Moseley.
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Gentlemen of General Motors Corporation Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Clas s of 1967
5Iower '13earers
Ladies of General Motors Corporation Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Class of 1967
Jlcknow [ecfgements
It is difficult to fmd words to express how thankful we are for your expressions of love to our family during this truly difficult time. We are very grateful for the friendship that we share with each of you. Warm regards, The Family of the Late Willie F. Brown, Jr.
1\.eyast
11 00 Redan Trail Stone Mountain, GA 30088
To know lii1n was to [ove lii1n, J-fe wi[[6e 1nissed; VVe [ove you 'Dac{c{y
Arrangements Entrusted to:
The Staff ofDonald Trimble Mortuary
1876 Second Ave D ecatur, GA 30032 Program designed by: G eoffrry Baker-Brown