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Donald Eugene Brown

1/17/2018

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Donald Eugene Brown, age 63, of 202 Roland Avenue, Americus, Georgia passed on January 14, 2018.
 
A wake service will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M., Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia. Burial will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Drive, Andersonville, Georgia.
 
Donald Eugene Brown was born May 7, 1954, in Dawson, Georgia to William B. Brown and Ethel Shannon Brown.  He was preceded in death by his father, William B. Brown, and sister, Sharon Green, of Americus, GA.  At an early age, Donald confessed his life to Christ and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church in Dawson, Georgia.  Donald graduated from Americus High School in 1973 and joined the United States Army in 1974. In the military, Donald received high accolades and honors.  He was recognized for being from the same home town as our 39th president Jimmy Carter. He was given the high honor of sounding off the gun during the president’s inauguration.  He later furthered his education and became a licensed master barber and earned his Culinary Arts degree in California.

Donald enjoyed cooking and was well known for his famous “Monster Burgers,” Butter Roll, and Bar–B-Que sauce.  If grilling was in the plan, Donald was definitely the man. He enjoyed working within the food industry.  Therefore, he decided to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia, where he opened and managed Johnny Rockets.  He not only wanted to manage, but he wanted to show off his skills in the kitchen as well.

Donald was dearly loved by his family and close circle of friends, and he loved them back. He was the life of the party that didn’t start until he arrived.  When he walked in your home, the atmosphere changed because “Chef D” was there. He continued to cook, love on his family, and make his weekly phone calls to his mother, kids, and nieces.  Donald’s loving disposition blessed the lives of everyone he touched and will be missed at every gathering from now on.

On January 14, 2018, the Lord called Donald home.  Donald leaves to cherish his life: wife Versa Washington Brown, Savannah, GA; mother Ethel Shannon Brown, Americus, GA; former wife Wandra Boynton Brown; children Torris Lundy (Natasha), Windsor, CT; Kimberly Brown Newsome (Corey), Brandy Hammonds (Virgil), Angela Farley, Kenya Brooks all of Atlanta, GA; and Travis Walters, Americus, GA; fourteen grandchildren; eight step-children Alea, Terrance, Denson, Timothy, Candace, Crystal, Christophen (Sacoya), and Shavantis (Keion) all of Savannah, GA; and nine step-grandchildren.

His siblings: Lorenza Brown (Phyllis) Albany, GA; Timothy Brown (Kim) Alexander, AL; Alicia Harvey (Frank), Marie Walker (Willie), Ethel Finch, all of Americus, GA; Jimmy Williams (Barbara) Columbus, OH; George Rogers, Tuskegee, AL; Carolyn Tell, Dawson, GA; Johnny Rogers and Vincent Rogers both of Atlanta, GA.

His aunts: Mary Alice Holloway (Henry) Albany, GA; Ozella Murphy, Orlando FL; Flora Jean Holloway, Frankie Brown, and one uncle John Brown all of Atlanta, GA.

Sisters in law: Sally Gilly, Atlanta, GA; Tansy Edwards and Betty Law (Wayne) both of Boston, GA. Brothers in law: James Houston (Jewell), Kenneth Washington, and Appollo Gilly all of Thomasville, GA; Lawrence Washington, Savannah GA; Joseph Lawrence, Boston, GA and Eddie Gilly, Cairo, GA.  A loving and devoted niece, reared as his own, LaDonna Brown (Bobby), Albany, GA.  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends also survived.
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The family will receive friends for fellowship, Monday, Jan. 22, at the Masonic Lodge, Hwy 49, 1209 Crawford Street in Americus, GA, immediately following the ceremonial burial service at the Andersonville National Historic Site.

20 Comments
LaDonna Brown
1/17/2018 11:35:44 pm

Rest heavenly peace Uncle Donald.. I am already missing my daily calls life will not be the same without you..😘

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Ramona Ellison
1/18/2018 07:53:53 am

Jehovah knew that death would cause much suffering, therefore he provided a ransom in Jesus so that we may have an opportunity to live in the future without the threat of dying. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," at John 11:25. He will resurrect obedient mankind to a beautiful paradise home. Take comfort in this guarantee.

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DeLois P. Wilson
1/18/2018 10:42:23 am

May each of you be comforted by the God who comforts us in all trials (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) I am so sorry for your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared with Donald brings you comfort now and in the days ahead. And Jehovah God promises to do away with pain, sorrow and even death (Revelation 21:3,4)

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Sonya Stoudemire
1/18/2018 11:54:10 am

Daddy D, I will miss you tremendously!! You always brought a smile to my face. You loved me and my family without any hesitation from the first time we met you! And we became family immediately! I love you Daddy D!! Shai-Anne and Deshon love and will miss you too! Derrick is going be lost without his fishing buddy!! But we are happy you are no longer suffering or in pain!! We will carry you in our hearts forever!! Until we meet again Daddy D!!! Love, The Stoudemire's

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Bentley Family
1/18/2018 12:04:28 pm

Deepest condolences in the loss of Donald, a greatman and a wonderful cook!

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Irma J Cobb
1/18/2018 03:22:28 pm

I am deeply sorry for y'all lost . May God strengthen y'all in your time of sorry. Rest in heaven classmate .

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sherrand ingram manigault
1/18/2018 06:14:50 pm

Our deepest condolences go out to the family. May God give you all comfort and peace. With deepest sympathy

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LaRayne Slappey
1/18/2018 11:48:10 pm

My condolences to Donald's family. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember Donald as always being a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

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Louise
1/19/2018 08:05:34 am

My condolences to the family. I remember Donald in school always being friendly to everyone he met. I know his love ones Will miss him.The almighty God tells us that we all have the opportunity to see our love ones again (John 5:28 29)tells us that there will be a resurrection of our love in the near future. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Victoria Brown - Lowery
1/19/2018 10:13:46 am

Sending condolences to the rest of the family. Donald will be truly missed but not forgotten. I'll always remember his laugh & his daily check in calls. "Rest big cuz, knowing that you've fought a good fight" the battle is over now.

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Brenda & Daniel (Bobo) Tatum ll
1/20/2018 09:22:11 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for God's comfort and peace during this time. Be encouraged in knowing that you are in His capable hands. Love yall.

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Rosetta Allen
1/20/2018 10:16:23 am

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please find comfort in Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". What a wonderful time to look forward to.

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Your Atlanta cousins......
1/20/2018 03:18:32 pm

We send our condolences to Auntie and the rest of the family. We will miss Donald and will always keep him in our hearts & in our thoughts.

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Michael Edwards
1/21/2018 10:00:58 am

RIP Chef/ Uncle Donald. My condolences to aunt Versa and the extended family.

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Leon Scott
1/21/2018 02:11:17 pm

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

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George Glover
1/22/2018 10:50:41 am

My condolences to the Brown Family!

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O Castleberry
1/23/2018 09:21:22 am

I extend my condolences. Please take comfort in knowing that, Jehovah God understands exactly what you are feeling. He is going to eliminate death, suffering, crying and pain forever...Revelations 21:4

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P. Henderson
2/26/2018 09:27:43 pm

I am truly sorry for your loss. However, John 5:25 says “the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who have paid attention will live”. Those who have died and are in God’s memory will be resurrected to a restored earth and have a hope of everlasting life. (Psalm 37:11, 29) I hope this brings you peace.

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Carolyn McDonald-Brown
12/14/2020 07:07:18 am

As the years pass may the family find strength to endure from the Almighty God and family and friends.

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Versa Brown
9/14/2021 10:09:53 am

You are so missed,I live you forever dear

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