(Albany Herald)
CUTHBERT -- Marlin Samuel Brown, 90, of Cuthbert, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Shellman with Rev. Jim Eubanks officiating.
Mr. Brown was born in Shellman on January 31, 1922 to the late John Samuel Brown and Cora Hooks Brown. He was a retired farmer, rural mail carrier and owner of Brown Sales and Services in the metal building business. He services in the 38th Air engineering Squadron of the 13th Air Force Division during World War II, was a member of the Geeslin-Sharley Post #85 of The American Legion and was a member and deacon of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Supt. for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Adams Brown.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Marlin "Lin" Brown (Paula) of Emerald Hills, CA and Byron Brown (Marti) of Cuthbert; a daughter, Martha Griggs (Ottis) of Cuthbert; a sister, Lorene B. Moore of Pompano Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Mallory Brown, Bret Brown, Keila Smith (Mason) and Cody Page (Heather); three great grandchildren, Orrin Smith, Bailee Rae Smith and Peyton Page; a very special assistant, Jeffrey Thompson and a health care helper, Evonne Devane.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
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When I was young some of my first memories of him where (were) how big and strong he was. Even though he was big his size never scared me. He was always gentle and understanding.
He would be stern if need by but always in a (Fair) Nice way.
He worked all the time but sometimes I could go with him.
On these occasions I learned a lot of what I know now. How to drive a standard shift truck. How to drive a tractor, and how to enjoy being outdoors.
He taught me how to be safe with guns (after having to sit in the truck halfway thru a dove shoot) I learned everything I know about quail hunting (my favorite passtime) from him. He never could shoot as well as I could but I never have been able to train bird dogs like he oculd.
As I got older he trusted me to work our building crews even before I could legally drive. At the time I thought I was too young and he was expecting too much out of me.
As I look back this trust enabled me to work labor and solve problems on my own because he was on the mail route and wasn't available to ask.
My main reason for writing this was to give him something for his birthday that he didn't have. I guess there are always things that should have been said that weren't and that's another reason for this note.
Thank you DADDY for all your've done for me over my lifetime. Your Love and guidance have been priceless. I LOVE you very much and hope you have many more happy and health full birthdays.
Sorry this is late but better late than never. I love You Byron ( Youngest son of Marlin)
Lunsford Funeral Home
CUTHBERT -- Marlin Samuel Brown, 90, of Cuthbert, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Shellman with Rev. Jim Eubanks officiating.
Mr. Brown was born in Shellman on January 31, 1922 to the late John Samuel Brown and Cora Hooks Brown. He was a retired farmer, rural mail carrier and owner of Brown Sales and Services in the metal building business. He services in the 38th Air engineering Squadron of the 13th Air Force Division during World War II, was a member of the Geeslin-Sharley Post #85 of The American Legion and was a member and deacon of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Supt. for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Adams Brown.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Marlin "Lin" Brown (Paula) of Emerald Hills, CA and Byron Brown (Marti) of Cuthbert; a daughter, Martha Griggs (Ottis) of Cuthbert; a sister, Lorene B. Moore of Pompano Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Mallory Brown, Bret Brown, Keila Smith (Mason) and Cody Page (Heather); three great grandchildren, Orrin Smith, Bailee Rae Smith and Peyton Page; a very special assistant, Jeffrey Thompson and a health care helper, Evonne Devane.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
___________________
When I was young some of my first memories of him where (were) how big and strong he was. Even though he was big his size never scared me. He was always gentle and understanding.
He would be stern if need by but always in a (Fair) Nice way.
He worked all the time but sometimes I could go with him.
On these occasions I learned a lot of what I know now. How to drive a standard shift truck. How to drive a tractor, and how to enjoy being outdoors.
He taught me how to be safe with guns (after having to sit in the truck halfway thru a dove shoot) I learned everything I know about quail hunting (my favorite passtime) from him. He never could shoot as well as I could but I never have been able to train bird dogs like he oculd.
As I got older he trusted me to work our building crews even before I could legally drive. At the time I thought I was too young and he was expecting too much out of me.
As I look back this trust enabled me to work labor and solve problems on my own because he was on the mail route and wasn't available to ask.
My main reason for writing this was to give him something for his birthday that he didn't have. I guess there are always things that should have been said that weren't and that's another reason for this note.
Thank you DADDY for all your've done for me over my lifetime. Your Love and guidance have been priceless. I LOVE you very much and hope you have many more happy and health full birthdays.
Sorry this is late but better late than never. I love You Byron ( Youngest son of Marlin)
Lunsford Funeral Home
(Albany Herald)
CUTHBERT -- Marlin Samuel Brown, 90, of Cuthbert, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Shellman with Rev. Jim Eubanks officiating.
Mr. Brown was born in Shellman on January 31, 1922 to the late John Samuel Brown and Cora Hooks Brown. He was a retired farmer, rural mail carrier and owner of Brown Sales and Services in the metal building business. He services in the 38th Air engineering Squadron of the 13th Air Force Division during World War II, was a member of the Geeslin-Sharley Post #85 of The American Legion and was a member and deacon of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Supt. for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Adams Brown.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Marlin "Lin" Brown (Paula) of Emerald Hills, CA and Byron Brown (Marti) of Cuthbert; a daughter, Martha Griggs (Ottis) of Cuthbert; a sister, Lorene B. Moore of Pompano Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Mallory Brown, Bret Brown, Keila Smith (Mason) and Cody Page (Heather); three great grandchildren, Orrin Smith, Bailee Rae Smith and Peyton Page; a very special assistant, Jeffrey Thompson and a health care helper, Evonne Devane.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
___________________
When I was young some of my first memories of him where (were) how big and strong he was. Even though he was big his size never scared me. He was always gentle and understanding.
He would be stern if need by but always in a (Fair) Nice way.
He worked all the time but sometimes I could go with him.
On these occasions I learned a lot of what I know now. How to drive a standard shift truck. How to drive a tractor, and how to enjoy being outdoors.
He taught me how to be safe with guns (after having to sit in the truck halfway thru a dove shoot) I learned everything I know about quail hunting (my favorite passtime) from him. He never could shoot as well as I could but I never have been able to train bird dogs like he oculd.
As I got older he trusted me to work our building crews even before I could legally drive. At the time I thought I was too young and he was expecting too much out of me.
As I look back this trust enabled me to work labor and solve problems on my own because he was on the mail route and wasn't available to ask.
My main reason for writing this was to give him something for his birthday that he didn't have. I guess there are always things that should have been said that weren't and that's another reason for this note.
Thank you DADDY for all your've done for me over my lifetime. Your Love and guidance have been priceless. I LOVE you very much and hope you have many more happy and health full birthdays.
Sorry this is late but better late than never. I love You Byron ( Youngest son of Marlin)
Lunsford Funeral Home
CUTHBERT -- Marlin Samuel Brown, 90, of Cuthbert, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Willson Hospice House in Albany. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Shellman with Rev. Jim Eubanks officiating.
Mr. Brown was born in Shellman on January 31, 1922 to the late John Samuel Brown and Cora Hooks Brown. He was a retired farmer, rural mail carrier and owner of Brown Sales and Services in the metal building business. He services in the 38th Air engineering Squadron of the 13th Air Force Division during World War II, was a member of the Geeslin-Sharley Post #85 of The American Legion and was a member and deacon of Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Supt. for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Adams Brown.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Marlin "Lin" Brown (Paula) of Emerald Hills, CA and Byron Brown (Marti) of Cuthbert; a daughter, Martha Griggs (Ottis) of Cuthbert; a sister, Lorene B. Moore of Pompano Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Mallory Brown, Bret Brown, Keila Smith (Mason) and Cody Page (Heather); three great grandchildren, Orrin Smith, Bailee Rae Smith and Peyton Page; a very special assistant, Jeffrey Thompson and a health care helper, Evonne Devane.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
___________________
When I was young some of my first memories of him where (were) how big and strong he was. Even though he was big his size never scared me. He was always gentle and understanding.
He would be stern if need by but always in a (Fair) Nice way.
He worked all the time but sometimes I could go with him.
On these occasions I learned a lot of what I know now. How to drive a standard shift truck. How to drive a tractor, and how to enjoy being outdoors.
He taught me how to be safe with guns (after having to sit in the truck halfway thru a dove shoot) I learned everything I know about quail hunting (my favorite passtime) from him. He never could shoot as well as I could but I never have been able to train bird dogs like he oculd.
As I got older he trusted me to work our building crews even before I could legally drive. At the time I thought I was too young and he was expecting too much out of me.
As I look back this trust enabled me to work labor and solve problems on my own because he was on the mail route and wasn't available to ask.
My main reason for writing this was to give him something for his birthday that he didn't have. I guess there are always things that should have been said that weren't and that's another reason for this note.
Thank you DADDY for all your've done for me over my lifetime. Your Love and guidance have been priceless. I LOVE you very much and hope you have many more happy and health full birthdays.
Sorry this is late but better late than never. I love You Byron ( Youngest son of Marlin)
Lunsford Funeral Home
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