He was born January 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., a daughter, Cathy Brown Wells, two grandsons: Anthony Lampley and Glynn Redwine, Jr. 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, several grand-children, 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 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.
Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park
Online condolences may be made at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com The family would like to extend special thanks to Lower Cape Fear Hospice
Casket Bearers: Glenn Collins, Cory Collins, Nick Brown, Michael Wells, Timothy Brown, JaQuinn Collins.
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