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Official Obituary of

Mr. George Brown

July 30, 1933 ~ February 21, 2025 (age 91) 91 Years Old

Mr. George Brown Obituary

Mr. George Brown was born in Birmingham, Alabama to George Henry and Eloise Brown. He attended Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama where he participated in the marching band for four years. He graduated in 1953 and then served in the U.S. Army for five years. George worked for the U.S. Government for twenty-six years. He also worked at the Virginia State School as a security guard from 1989-2009. George coached little league football for four years. A lot of the young men he coached would thank him for his leadership and wise advice whenever they saw him around Hampton. 

Preceding him in death was the love of his life, Magdalene H. Brown, his parents: George Henry and Eloise Brown, brothers: Charles Collins, Dewey Jones and Joe Jones. 

George is survived by children: Stanley Hunt, Anita Ricks, Sophia Vaughan, George Brown, Jr., Anthony Brown, son-in law William Ricks and daughter-in-law Elaine Brown, grandchildren: Takisha Ricks, Raymond Ricks, Jr., Kareem Brown, George Brown, III, Brandon Ricks, Kameron Brown and Shakira Lee. Also, his niece Diane Fort, nine great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Brother-in-laws Paul Ellis and Lorenzo Hunt. Sister-in-laws Katherine Mobley, Yvonne Ellis, Beatrice Hunt and Edna Hunt. A host of nieces and nephews. Devoted friends: Dot Rainey, Vickie Mathis, Dennis Mathis, Trina Gallop and Curtis Parker. 

 

 

It is the desire of the Brown Family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

 

The family of Mr. George Browns  has entrusted his final care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home.

 

 

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Services

Viewing
Thursday
March 6, 2025

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
C.C. Carter Funeral Home
3700 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607

A Homegoing Celebration
Friday
March 7, 2025

11:00 AM
First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, VA
615 42nd Street
Newport News, VA 23607

Interment with Military Honors.

Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road Hampton, Virginia

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