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Willie Ellgie Brown Sr.

Willie Ellgie Brown Sr. obituary

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Pugh's Mortuary

58233 Plaquemine Street

Plaquemine, Louisiana

Willie Brown Obituary

A resident of Plaquemine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 9:55 a.m. at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House. He was a 1965 graduate of Iberville High School and retired from the U.S. Army as a SP-4. After being honorably discharged, he received a Purple Heart and metals for expert file, Vietnam campaign, national defense and good conduct. Visitation at Pugh's Mortuary, 58233 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014. Visitation resumes Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 9 a.m. until religious service at 12 noon at St. Joseph Baptist Church, 58105 Captain T.T. Harris Street, Plaquemine, La., conducted by Pastor Ronald Johnson. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years Bobbie R. Hines Brown; Children and spouse Willie Jr. (Melissa) Brown, Alex (Lajuana) Brown, Cassandra Brown, Wilrena (Norman) Scott, Angela D. Brown, Lester (Angela) Brown; two sisters, Verna Lee Davis and Dela Mae Williams; a brother Lester H. Brown; uncle-in-law, Rev. Sanders (Mary) Wilson; two god-children, Benjuiel Johnson and Shelton Hines; Twenty one grandchildren; a grandson whom he reared, Christopher Brown and a great granddaughter, Ariel Brown and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Thomas Brown, Jr.; sister Annie Lee Grass; three brothers, Robert Sr., Thomas III, and Leroy Brown; a son Christopher Thomas Brown. The Family wishes to thank the staff of Baton Rouge General (Mid-City) 4 west and 2 east and St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House for the upmost care given. Arrangements entrusted to Pugh's Mortuary, Plaquemine, La. (225) 687-2860.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, 2014.
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Papa, we all miss you. You was the holding link to our family. Love you, miss you a lot.

Joelle

Grandchild

October 27, 2020

With Deepest Sympathy

Sheila Powers- King

February 1, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Stella Davis-Jones

January 31, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 31, 2014

Bobbie, I know it has been a struggle, know in your heart that we to share your loss.
I more so, my dear friend, classmate and fellow Vietnam Vetran.

Charles and Victoria Battiste

January 31, 2014

To Alex Brown and family, I offer heart felt sympathy, prayers and my thoughts are with you during this time and always

Shon Hills-Thomas

January 31, 2014

To Alex, Angie and the rest of the family you have our deepest sympathy.

Keuren Pinkney & Family

Keuren Pinkney

January 30, 2014

Angie and Family,
you have my deepest sympathy. You all are in my prayers.

Kanyettia Williams

January 29, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy

Martin Family

January 28, 2014

Deepest Sympathy

Spradley & Hymes Family ,

January 28, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Larry Edwards and Family

January 28, 2014

To Alex Brown and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. A son never forgets. What a legacy your Dad has left for you to mimetic. May God grant you peace and give you strength to carry on with joy in the days to come.

Victor and Linda Bell

January 28, 2014

I'm very sorry for your loss Ms.Bobbie my thoughts and prayers are with u and your family love u Ms.Bobbie I'm here if u need anything love Ketra Joseph.

Ketra Joseph

January 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort. Continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shirelle Scales-Scott

January 28, 2014

To the Brown family,

Willie always treated me like a niece and I will miss him deeply. Praying that our hearts heal.

Love all of you dearly

Agena Martin Landry

January 28, 2014

Keeping you all in my prayers!!

Maurese Dickerson

January 28, 2014

You all are in my prayers, Willie Sr. was a wonderful and kind hearted person who will truly be missed.

Nakia Williams

January 28, 2014

May God give you strength during this difficult time of sorrow. May the memories of Willie last in our hearts. He will truly be missed

Davitria "Kriss Brown

January 27, 2014

Praying for the brown family

Alma Washington

January 27, 2014

SORRY FOR UR LOST REMEMBER WILLIE WAS A CHILD OF GOD AND.BELIEVE ME GOD GOT HIM HES IN A BETTA PLACE NOW.

lekisha dorsey

January 27, 2014

To Alex Brown and Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You all are forever in our prayers!

Motiva Oil Refinery, VPS-2 Unit

January 27, 2014

To Angie Your strength inspires me. I know the loss of your father is not easy to deal with. But the way you are handling it and helping your family is truly amazing.Your father would be so proud of the person you have become.

Kirschlan Blanchard

January 27, 2014

To the Brown family, you have my deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort be with you.

January 27, 2014

LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. WE WERE IN THE SAME HOMEROOM, WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WILLIE, WE HAD LOTS OF FUN. WILL REMEMBER THE BLACK KNIGHT.

LOVE YOU BOBBIE ROSE

GLORIA AND HORACE MILES
HOUSTON TEXAS

January 27, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pugh's Mortuary & Staff

January 27, 2014

To the Brown Family:
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Remember the Lord will never put more on you than you can bear. Be strong in the Lord. Praying for the entire family.

Paula Banks-Davis

January 27, 2014

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