The Celebration of Life for
`Thomas (Brown
January 18,1957 - October 7, 2011
Saturday, October 15,2011 11:00 A.M.
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 1454 Florence Street Augusa, GA 30901

The rising of our Masters sun in Ralph Thomas Browns life began in Augusta, Georgia on January 18, 1957. He was the youngest son of Grady and Fannie Wilson Brown. His sunset was on October 7, 2011 as he transitioned from this earthly life to eternity. During his youth, Ralph attended Antioch Baptist Church and participated in its youth programs including Sunday school.
Ralph was an inquisitive child who worked hard in school and worked well with others. Ralph received the highest marks throughout his academic career, as he attended Charles T. Walker Elementary, A.R. Johnson Junior High School, and the historic Lucy C. Laney High School in the Richmond County School System. An outstanding athlete, Ralph was an offensive tackle and defensive^nd at A. R. Johnson and Lucy C. Laney. During his tenure at Lucy C. Laney, Ralph was inducted into the "W hos Who of American High School Students" in recognition of his good grades and outstanding sportsmanship. After high school, Ralph attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he majored in Business.
A faithful friend and quality workman described the attributes of Ralph Thomas Brown- an Independent Contractor and Deacon. He worked for many individuals in the Augusta area by making improvements to their homes and property. Many of his clients/customers and friends held their relationships with Ralph with high regard, and respected him for his craftsmanship and skills. The quality of his work was demanded in New York and throughout the state of Georgia and South Carolina. He assisted with construction repair projects at the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport and constructed sidewalks throughout the City of Atlanta.
He was a devoted father who loved his children and his grandchildren His passion for scholarship, life and humanity was revealed in the tutoring of his children. He believed in supporting mankind by participating in many community activities as well as participation in evangelistic activities with his church. He loved his neighbors and fellow m ankind as well as friends and all others who came in contact with him. His trademark was an affectionate "Smile" and a genuine concern and love for all of his acquaintances, family members, friends, and neighbors.
Ralph was baptized by Pastor Kenneth B. Martin at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. A servant of mankind, he became an Ordained Deacon on January 23, 2011 following the footsteps of his brother George, ^11 of his Uncles of the Wilson family and Friends. Ralph served his church faithfully in the Male Chorus, the Deacon's ministry, the MAC (Men of Antioch Church) ministry, and anywhere where there was a need for him as a Christian. O ur Lord and Savior embraced his most coveted role of Christian Stewardship by being a "good and faithful servant." He was really a Christian soldier in the Lord's Army on this earth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters; Agnes Joyce Brown Morris and LaVerne I. Brown White. Survivors include three daughters; Samara Carzell, Ralphesia Dunbar, Raven Dunbar, one son; Dejuan Dugger, six grandchildren; Cameron Haynes, Jordan Haynes, Sarai Haynes, Nazir Holton, Makayla Holton and Javari Reid, four brothers; Grady S. Brown, George M. Brown, Lloyd W. Brown and R. Calvin Brown; four sisters; Betty Duncan, Mattie Hanson, Rosa Maxine Brown and Rose Marie Tilton, a devoted adopted brother, Richard Kellogg, two Aunts; Marie Wilson Dunbar and Ida Wilson Gresham; two sisters- in- law; Evarn S. Brown and Evelyn F. Brown; two brothers in law; Freddie White, Jr. and William Tilton, special niece; Deidre Brown (Courtney) Collins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted sorrowing friends including men who like brothers; Darrell Johnson, A rthur Prescott, Henry Wilson, William Hawes, Stanley Hawes and Robert Rouse. Ralph will surely be missed by those who called him Daddy, Son, Baby, Cousin, "Uncle Ralph", Friend and "Handyman," as he carried each of these titles with distinction and pride.

dfte Order o fService
Reverend Thaddeus Myers Officiating

Prelude Processional Selection Prayer of Invocation The Holy Scripture
Old Testament

"Order My Steps" Psalms 37:21 -34

Antioch Music Ministry Antioch Music Ministry Combined Choirs of Antioch Rev. Beatrice Olden
Apostle Alan Dunbar

New Testament Musical Tribute Expressions:
Fellow Deacon Friend Friend Family Acknowledgements Obituary Song of Preparation Eulogy

Mattehew 25:35-40

Recessional

"Going Up Yonder"

Rev. Albert Duncan, Jr. Antioch Male Chorus
Deacon Walter Mack Arthur Prescott Darrell Johnson George M. Brown Deidre Brown Collins Read Silently Combined Choirs of Antioch Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Martin Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Tiffany Dunbar

In Ralph's Own `Words....
Before I leave the room, Pray and ask God to give me a very good day. Ask for His will to be done, not mine
Stay positive and do good. Deliver me from all evil. Guide me in the right direction and open doors for me.

Darrell Mayle Stanley Hawes Henry Wilson

(PaCC6earers
Arthur Prescott

DeMario Brown Ramon Brown Akenga Smith

H onorary <PaCC6earers
Deacons of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School Class of 1975
Lucy C. Laney Football Teammates

<F C o w e r Attendants
Neices

W e Can
Dad, our sadness knows no end; We can't believe you're gone;
We're grieving for you every day; It's hard to carry on.
You were always there to support and care, W hen we needed a true friend,
How we'll ever do without our dad, We cannot comprehend.
You were our teacher and our guide, Our dad, so good and strong;
Your example will sustain us now, And last our whole lives long.

't ( B e l i e v e Ifou're Cjone
Were trying to communicate; We hope that you can hear;
Expressing what we feel for you, Help;* us feel you're near.
Our memories of the times we had Help the pain go away.
But Dad, our lives won't be the same; We'll miss you every day A part of us went with you;
You left a gap too big to fill; You're our Father and our Hero;
We love you and always will.

Acknowledgem ents
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to their many friends tor all acts of kindness and expressisons of sympthy, love, and understanding shared with us during this time of bereavement.

Interm ent
Mount Olive Memorial Gardens 3666 Deans Bridge Road - Hephzibah, GA 30815
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1221 James Brown Boulevard - Augusta, Georgia