Mr. Percy Brown, the
son of the late Aldophus and Sarah Brown, was born March 12, 1912 in Warren
County, North Carolina. At an early
age, he joined Ashley Grove Baptist Church in Vaughan, N. C. Later he moved
to Franklin County and joined Stokes Chapel and gave faithful service as
long as he was able. He was married
to the former Miss Bettie Adams of Zebulon, N. C, He was a loving husband
and a good father. Not only was he devoted to his family, but to the
community as a whole.On Monday, March 26, 1979, he departed this life at
Eastern Wake Hospital, Zebulon, N. C. His survivors-include: four
daughters, Mrs. Sophia B. Beaman of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Angelene B.
Woodard of Suitland, Md., Miss Suzette Brown of Largo, Md. and Mrs. Bettye
B. Holden of Zebulon of Zebulon, N. C.; six sons, Charles, Earl, Ted,
Anthony and Steven Brown all of Zebulon and Percy Brown, Jr. of Raleigh; one
sister, Mrs. Mary E. Harrison of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; one brother, Mr.
Claude Montgomery of Roanoke Rapids; a nephew, Mr. Zeb McKinnley of
Richmond, Va.; 14 grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends. Sooner or later, a man, if he is wise,
Discovers that life is a mixture of good and bad, Victory and defeat, give
and take. He learns that a man's size is often measured By the size of the
things it takes to get his Goal - that the conquest of petty irritation Is
vital to success. He learns that everyone is human and that he Can help to
make the day happier for others By smiling and saying,,"Good
Morning".
Submitted by the Family
