Russell L. Brown
January 9, 1934 ~ December 16, 2016
ROCKY MOUNT, NC - Russell L. Brown, age 82 passed away on Friday, December 17, 2016 in the comfort of his daughters home in North Carolina. Russell was born on January 9, 1934 in Flint, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxwell and Pauline Brown. Russell was also preceded in death by his bride of sixty (60) years, Jeanette Onufry Brown; his brothers, Kenneth and Paul Mack.
Russ was a graduate of Bendle High School in Burton, MI. Russ was employed as a lineman for Consumers Power (Energy) for 45 years and retired in 1998. He was an avid deer hunter and true outdoors man. He enjoyed hunting at his “Blue Mountains Hunting Camp” in the U.P. with his sons, Donald and Dennis, and close friends, Clyde and Jerry. Russ and Jeanette spent summer vacations at Higgins Lake with the grandchildren and children every year. Wonderful memories for his family.
Russ is survived by his children, Susan (Bill) Young of Battleboro, NC; Patricia Whitman of Grand Blanc, MI; Janice Brown of Silver Springs, MD; Donald (Julie) of Burton, MI; and Dennis (Jill) of Hartland, MI. He leaves behind to cherish his memory eight grandchildren, Sarah, Katie (Judd), Michael, Joshua, Max, Maxwell, Lance and Sophia.
A Private Celebration of Russs life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials may be made in Russells name to the Alzheimers Association, Eastern NC Region, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Please accept my condolences for the passing of your dear loved one. When someone we love dies, the heartache and grief can be great. I hope that you can be comforted knowing that God cares for you and sees your pain. (1 Peter 57) He is close to the brokenhearted and He saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 3418) May you find comfort and relief during this grievous time, as you cherish the precious memories of Russell.
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
So sorry to learn of the passing of Russ, may your precious memories help you all thru this most difficult time. Missed him sitting outside & waving as I passed by with Buster, he loved dogs & would pet him when I stopped to say hello. My fondest memory is when one day Russ came to the door,holding a bag of dog food saying My dog is a thief, one of their Chocolate Labs came over & took the bag of food home. Would have made a great picture of this dog going home with this bag, makes me smile. Helen Mitru
Patty, Don, Dennis and the entire Brown family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. The Colles family has wonderful memories of time spent with all of you and your parents…from high school to deer hunting and more. Peace and love to you all, Colleen, Bob, Darryl and Sharron