Mass of Christian burial for Lt. John A. Brown, Saturday, July 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m., Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 720 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia, Father Thomas Healy, officiating

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Saturday, July 6, 2013 10:30 A.M.
CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
720 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia
Father Thomas Healy, Officiating

The Obituary
John started work in retail at the young age of thirteen to help support his family. He began working for K-Mart on Gordon Hwy in 1966 and became a manager for the S.S. Kresge Co. and K-Mart, opening new stores up and down the east coast for seventeen years. John's true love, however, was police work and his hometown.
He returned to Augusta in 1982 to work as a patrolman at the Augusta Police Department. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1985 and received numerous awards. Eventually he helped found and was in charge of the "Tfennis Shoe Boys", a task force to curb drug trafficking and violence in Augusta, which gained nationwide attention.
John was instrumental in getting the DARE program set up in Richmond County Schools, which led to him being promoted to Lieutenant in 1993 and he was put in charge of vice and narcotics. He stayed in investigations with the Richmond County Sheriffs Department until his retirement in 2002.
John was very devoted to his sons and family. He liked gardening and sports and enjoyed cooking breakfast for his sons and their friends. He always had jokes for everyone and tried to be a role model for the young kids in the neighborhood.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie A. Brown Sr. Survivors are: his wife, Ingeborg; sons, John A. (Brenda) Brown III, Ellicot City, MD, Pierre M. (Dawn) Borrero, Raleigh-Durham, NC, SPC Christopher A. (Monique) Brown, Stephen A. Brown, LCPL Patrick A. Brown and Joshua M. Carter, Augusta, GA; daughters, Josephine Smith, Augusta, GA, Heather McSatter and Clarkesville, TN; mother, Catherine P. Baker, Hephzibah, GA; brother, Martin Brown, Hephzibah, GA, Fredric (Loleevee) Brown, Augusta, GA and Kenneth (Barbara) Brown, Columbia, SC; sisters, Carolyn (Ernest) Tterry and Patricia Denise Brown both of Augusta, GA; aunt, Wilhelmina Perrin, Martinez, GA; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The Order of Celebration
Rite o f Entrance Greeting Blessing o f the Body Placement o f the Pall on the Casket
Procession Entrance H y m n ...................."Amazing Grace" #650
Opening Prayer Liturgy o f the Word
Reading.......................................... Romans 8:31-39 Book o f Wisdom 3:1-9
Responsorial......... "The Lord is My Shepherd.There is Nothing I Shall Want" Psalm 23
Alleluia Verse G ospel.................................................John 6:37-40 H o m ily ................................. Father Thomas Healy Prayers o f the Faithful Liturgy o f the Eucharist Presentation o f the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Holy, Holy Communion Rite Lord's Prayer Sign o f Peace Holy Communion Communion Hymn
At this time, we invite all Catholics who are properly disposed to come forward to receive H oly Communion. I f you are visiting with us and not a Catholic, we kindly ask that you not come forward for Communion, but instead that you join with us in asking Jesus to come into your heart right now as your Lord and Savior.
Concluding Prayers Prayer after Communion Invitation to Prayer Incensing Song o f Farewell Prayer o f Commendation
Procession to the Place o f Com m ittal..................... Mount Olive Memorial Garden
- Repast St. Francis Hall (Next to the Church)

Pallbearers
Richmond County Sheriffs Department
The Broken Chain
- A uthor U nknown -
We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone. For part o f us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
Words of Thanks
Any kind words spoken, calls received to express condolences are all appreciated. Those kind gestures are not forgotten, we will always remember and hold dear to our hearts all of your expressions o f love. - T he F am ily
Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Augusta, Georgia 706.722.5551
2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia 706.792.1003
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