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Obituary For Algenon Lorenza Brown

Algenon L. Brown, 95, of Richmond, died January 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen H. Brown. Surviving are his daughter, Dr. Kelly Lemons Carter (Kenneth Sr.); son, Judge Kevin L. Brown (Renee); four grandchildren, Stephen, Adam, Shannon and Julian; three great-grandchildren, Hailee, Hana and Emmy; two nephews, Craig and Alan Powell; niece, Lynda Powell; devoted cousin, Barbara Scott; other relatives and friends. Mr. Brown was a Navy veteran, member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Astoria Beneficial Club, Inc., C. F. Foster Scholarship Foundation, Inc. of The Astoria Beneficial Club, Inc., Theban Beneficial Club, Club 533 and a longtime Deacon and member of Fourth Baptist Church. He was a retired middle school principal for Richmond Public Schools and was a former member of the Richmond School Board . He was an active Commissioner for Richmond International Airport where he had served for 25 years. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where a walk-through viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, January 18. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Dr. Marion Tapscott officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Scholarship Fund for Mentoring Youth through PayPal at iotasigmachapter@gmail.com. or checks can be made payable to Iota Sigma Chapter, P.O. Box 25966, Richmond, Va. 23260. Please put Algenon Brown's name on the memo line. Online guestbook and live streaming at scottsfuneralhome.com.

Guest Book

Kelly and Kevin, My sincere condolences in the passing of your father. Our parents were friends and co-workers for many years. Still remembering the numerous trips to N.Y. and elsewhere that our families took together. So sorry I was unable to be with you during this time. Renee' Norris Galloway

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Asking God to surround you with His perfect peace and comfort during this very difficult time. With sympathy and prayers. Stephanie Smith-Baker and Alyssa Baker

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Condolences & I am praying for comfort. Uncle Ale will be missed.

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My prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of loss. May God's hope-filled promises bring comfort to your soul and peace to your heart. With heartfelt sympathy. Roslyn Kelly

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To Kelly and family, May you be touched by the healing power of prayer,feel the warmth of those who love you,and realize you have the courage to carry on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, in deepest sympathy. Cindy, Tiffany and Twins

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My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Brown. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love comfort and keep you. Lauren Jones

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I will never forget a 2001 trip to Dallas with Mr. Brown and RIC's CEO to meet with Southwest Airlines CEO Herb Kelleher. Mr. Brown and Mr. Kelleher hit it off right from the start and continued corresponding for several years thereafter. It was great to have a front row seat as this friendship blossomed. My condolences to Mr. Brown's family. Troy M. Bell @ RIC

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Rest in peace

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Mr. Brown and his wife, Helen, were one of the first African-American families to move into the 2900 block of Hawthorne Ave. in Richmond. My mother, Barbara Perry, is fond of telling the story of Kevin and, my brother, Spencer, integrating J.E.B Stuart Elementary School and that the school was preparing for them to be less skilled students when, actually, they were far advanced of their peers. This is a testament to Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their parenting. May you be at peace, Mr. Brown

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May the family find refuge in the sympathy of friends and comfort of memories of Algenon Brown's many contributions to education and the Richmond community. He has left a wonderful legacy of service and may he rest in peace. Dennis Winston

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May God's richest blessings continue to embrace you with His divine blessings and love and may you feel God's presence near. Gloria Johnson, Kim Johnson Taylor and Family

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I submitted my memory before thinking that my name wasn't attached to it. I shared the memory of meeting Mr. Brown in 1979 when he was clothes shopping for Mrs. Brown. - Audrey "Pinky" McLean

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My heartfelt condolences.⚘ In 1973 I became a math student of Mrs. Helen Brown who would also be my homeroom teacher for my four years at Maggie L. Walker High School. Little did I know that I would stay in touch with this very special lady. Less so did I know that I would meet her very special husband, Mr. Algenon Brown, in 1979 when he walked into the Women's Wear department of Miller & Rhoads Dept. Store where I was working. His wife was about to teach summer school and had mentioned wanting comfortable summer attire for work. So, her thoughtful, loving husband found such attire in a Miller & Rhoads newspaper ad and made his way to the store and solicited my aid. He continued to shop for his wife with ny assistance, often by phone. With a smile I kept thinking, "She is so spoiled." Mrs. Brown was so sweet and nurturing that she deserved it. To my delight, Mr. & Mrs. Brown attended my wedding in 1990. Years later, my kids and I would visit their home a few times after church and they always showed delight in the visit. I will never forget either one, two of the friendliest people I have known. Rest in Paradise.🌹⚘

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Kelly and Kevin, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide you with comfort and peace at this time. Dara Durham-Ross and the Brown Family

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To God be the glory for a very blessed life. May He continue to hold you all in his hands. Love you cousins. Janice & Jesse Lopez

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Heartfelt blessings of comfort being sent your way. May the family seek peace as you all process Mr. Brown's transition. 🙏🏾

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I left my name off condolences...former student at Westover Hills Middle School. Willette Crenshaw Pope

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To the Family of Mr. Algernon Brown My most heartfelt condolences to you, I remember Mr.Brown as my middle school principal at Westover Middle School, first and last time I was suspended from school for fighting, he gave me a lecture that I remember to this day. May God provide this family the reassurance that He Is God The Mighty Comforter.

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To Kelly and family - Deacon Brown was a special person whom I admired and respected tremendously. My connection with and memories of him go all the way back to when I was a student at what was then Mosby Junior High School. I will miss his presence at Fourth Baptist, where I was often in awe of, and benefited from, his intellect, wisdom, and his spirit. Sincere condolences are extended to you and your family from me and mine. Dr. Constance (Hill) Galloway

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Sending love and condolences to my family on the loss of Cousin Algernon Brown. My mother Etta Brown Banks was his Aunt. I remember Cousins Algernon and Helen visiting her and other family in Newport News often. I saw Cousin Algernon last at a Cousins wedding. As always he was warm and welcoming. Such a gentle spirit. He will be missed and remembered. Keeping our family in prayer. With love, Judith Banks Dobbins

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The family of one of the best huggers ever, Dr. Algenon Brown, please know that our family extends heartfelt sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort to each of you. Minister Kelvin & Danni Green

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To the family of the late Deacon Algenon L. Brown sending condolences during this time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you during this season, God will give you strength in the days to come. Thompson Family (Duck,Jackie & Marleeta)

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Please accept our condolences. May God bless you in your time of sorrow and give you comfort.

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To Algenon Brown My condolence and prayers to the family

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Condolences to Mr Brown's family during this time of bereavement...one of his students from Elkhardt Middle School Charnise Jones

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Kevin & Kelly: I used to stop by your father's home on a Sunday afternoon on every trip I took back to (Richmond) to visit my mother over the past 20 or so years. The last time I visited was in 2020 where we watched 2 NFL Sunday games. The games were the last thing we chatted about. He gave me insight into his naval experience in WWII and how it shaped his later civilian life. You were both blessed to have 2 of God's greatest as parents. Spencer Perry, Jr Kirkland, WA 01/13/2021

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I served with Al for many years on the Airport Commission. Our service together evolved into a friendship that I have always cherished. His opening prayers for our Airport meetings were beautiful and heartfelt. What a wonderful Christian person. Tommy Pruitt

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My sincere condolences to the family. Job well done faithful servant of God. Lorraine Price-Gibbs

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I apologize for this extra entry but I forgot to add my name to my entry. While reading comments on my dad's page I noticed some people avoid to put their names and I wonder who they are. My parents were Andrew and Mabel Johnson. I am their eldest daughter Maureen Johnson (Jacksonville. FL)

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To the family of Deacon Brown, I came on to the Scott website to view my father, Deacon Andrew Johnson's obituary and there was your father. This indeed was a shock, though as with my dad, a joy for they both lived long faithful lives, working for God as well as their other tasks in life. What you probably don't know and what makes this special is they were old friends. My late mother's family (Hill) grew up in Fourth Baptist Church, so I knew your parents. But it gets better, I as a young toddler lived with my parents upstairs in the Brown house on 28th street. I don't remember other children being there so I must be a bit older his children. I last saw your parents as I was leaving the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC years ago, we hugged and talked briefly, it was great to see them. So for your dad and mine to died on the same day and end up at Scott's is a happy ending for two amazing men. I can just imagine that they met each other on their way to the gates of Heaven where your mom and mine were anxiously waiting to greet them. So as I have memories of your dad I know you have many others and our love for our fathers and our fonds memories will aid us through this moment in our lives. Love to you all.

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To Kevin & Kelly & Family You have my deepest condolences for the loss of cousin Algenon. I will miss him dearly, what a extraordinary person, always had kind words to say. Christine West Harris & Family

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To the Family of the Late Deacon Algenon Brown My family and I express our sincere sympathy to you at such a difficulty time. We pray that God's comforting hand will sustain you and give you strength. He will not leave you or forsake you. Esther Quarles and Family

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I will always be grateful for Mr. Brown's role as community leader, mentor and surrogate father to youth in our community. He was always there to cheer us on to bigger and better accomplishments. His shoes will be impossible to fill.

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Mr. Brown was a very passionate member of the Astoria Beneficial Club. He was very active and brought a lot of leadership to the organization. He joined the organization in 1994 and attended meetings up until December 2020. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace. Keith Hicks President Astoria Beneficial Club

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To my cousin Deacon Algenon L. Brown for our family, let us take comfort and be encouraged that the Lord is our help (in this time of need!). May our Heavenly Father bless, guide, and protect the entire family. We are sending you'll Love & Prayers in Jesus Name and may the peace of God be with you all. Earline West Walker Marietta GA.

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To The Family of The Late DEA. Algernon Brown; Our Condolences and Support you have in this very difficult season in your life. May God's strength and power sustain you in the day's to come. DEA. PHILLIP W. SR. & Gloria S. Page

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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