ROCKY MOUNT – Norman Clyde Brown, age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on August 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Richard Clyde Brown and Mary Cherry Brown. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Lisa Benson; and his brothers, Richard, Thomas, Clayton and Horace Brown.
A man of great faith, Norman was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Temple Church. He had a strong spiritual devotion to his Lord and Savior and to his church family. Blessed with an outgoing personality, Norman never met a stranger who wouldn’t gravitate to his kindness and warm heart. Many would remember his honesty and integrity from his many years working at Joyner’s Furniture prior to his retirement. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and dear friend to many, Norman will be forever missed, always loved, and never forgotten.
Norman is survived by his daughter, Kimberly “Kim” Brown Williams and her husband Ernie; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; his sister Doris Booth; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Timothy Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Norman’s memory to Grace Baptist Temple Church, 8923 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Kim, Doris, and family, I am very sorry to read Norman has passed away. As you all know there was a time he was the love of my life and I thought I could or would not live without him. I do hope he will rest in peace. I know he is singing with the Angels. He had a beautiful earthly voice. It was always a pleasure to hear him singing praises to the Lord when he was part of The Gospel Troubadours back in the 70s. I am not sure if he is the last one to pass or not but he is at least the third one of the four. My prayers and condolences for all during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Take care and God bless each of you. Cheryl Ann Chadwick Landin
We love you and miss you, Uncle Norman! We appreciate your loving and sensitive heart. – Jeff and Sally