Charles Randolph Brown, Sr.

Charles Randolph Brown, Sr. age 89 of Fork Mountain went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born March 28, 1929 a son of the late Stafford Brown and Florence Tedder Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Freeda Holcomb Brown; children, Charles R. Brown, Jr. (Peggy), Don A. Brown, Carl W. Brown, Susan B. Rea (Terry), and Linda B. Davis (Mike); two grandsons, Bobby Rea (Stephanie), Stephen Brown; great-grandson, Ethan Rea; sister, Lois B. Purdy; brother, Luther Brown; sister-in-law, Dyanne Brown; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Randolph served with the US Army during the Korean War in the 43 ^rd infantry division. He retired from DuPont as a T.A. with 38 years of service. He was a very active member of Fork Mountain United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was Superintendent of Sunday School and held many other positions. He was also a lifetime member of the Fork Mountain Rescue Squad. The family extends a sincere thanks to Fork Mountain Rest Home for taking such good care of Randolph. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fork Mountain United Methodist Church, 2024 Fork Mountain Road, Bassett, VA 24055. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. David Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.