Jimmie Ronald Brown, age 66 of Ferrum went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2009 after he endured a courageous battle of declining health for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Stella Young Brown; and daughter, Kimberly Brown.
Surviving are his wife, Alberta Brown; children, Kathy Brown (J. Price), Dean Brown (Pam); step-children, Brenda Layman (Kenneth), Debra Patterson (Ken), Karen Lawrence (Duane); grandchildren, Mattie and Hunter Brown; four step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Brown (David), Shirley Young (Frank), Jennifer Richardson (Logan); many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted from Maple Grove United Methodist Church 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Winston Crichlow officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
His family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
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