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Fred Thomas Brown
Fred Thomas Brown, 84, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at Dosher Hospital in Southport.
Mr. Brown was born in Avery County, NC on May 27, 1937 to the late Woodrow Thomas Brown and Ella Marie Duncan Brown. He was married to his wife of 66 years, Annie Ellison Brown. He retired from Marion Fire Department after 30 years of dedicated service. Mr. Brown was an active member of West Court Baptist Church, where he served as a longtime usher. He was an avid sports fan who loved baseball and fishing. He enjoyed traveling to the ocean and to Cherokee. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a sister, Arizona Hollifield.
Survivors include seven children, Nancy B. Suttles (Max), Cindy Elliott (Dennis), Linda Robinson (Jimmy), Debbie Boone (David), Tom Brown (Paige), Robert Earl Brown, and Rick Brown (Misty); three sisters, Dorothy Mace, Willa Mae Williams, and Mary Ann Teaster; seventeen grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at West Court Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff Burchette will officiate. Burial will follow at West Court Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Court Baptist Church, 355, West Court Street, Marion, NC 28752.
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A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
Chris and Kim Burnette May 30 2022 7:55 PM
A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
Spencer and Llewellyn Stepp May 27 2022 1:42 PM
Mr. Brown was a great example for all of us fortunate enough to grow up on west court and the connecting streets. He loved the Lord first and then his family. The Brown home was loud and hectic and overflowed with love. Only God could make a person as wonderful as Mr.Brown
- Brian May 27 2022 10:17 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
Willard and Joan Briggs May 27 2022 10:08 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
Duane Terrell May 27 2022 7:22 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
Linda Dennie and family May 26 2022 9:16 PM
A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
Barbara Bartlett Banner May 26 2022 11:27 AM
we are so sorry for your loss he will be missed God bless your family
David and Gina Hensley May 26 2022 10:46 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
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A candle was lit in memory of Fred Brown
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