LELAND — Russell Edison Brown Sr., 86, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born Jan. 10, 1933, in Onslow County to Paul and Sallie Brown, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a son, Russell Brown Jr.; daughter, Cathy Brown Wells; two grandsons, Anthony Lampley and Glynn Redwine Jr.; and two sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elsie Brown; daughters, Donna Brown Collins (Glenn) and Nancy Brown Lampley of Leland; and several grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Our dad, known as “Papa Brown,” loved his children deeply, he was a great family man who worked extremely hard to provide for his family.
He loved to tell jokes, and everyone who knew him has heard one or two. Our daddy will be missed everyday, and we will keep on telling his jokes.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m., Monday, April 29, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Glenn Collins, Cory Collins, Nick Brown, Michael Wells, Timothy Brown and JaQuinn Collins.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
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