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Obituary For Mr. Crosby Alexander Brown

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Mr. Crosby Alexander Brown. Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 11:00am at Grissom-Clark Eastlake Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, April 22, 2021 12noon-6pm. Grissom-Clark Funeral Home.

Mr. Crosby Alexander Brown, was born on August 18, 1951, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Clyde, Sr. and TeEster Brown.

At the early age, Crosby was baptized at Haymount Presbyterian Church and learned the teachings of Christianity. He was educated in Fayetteville, NC and graduated from E.E. Smith High School in 1969. He received his BS degree at North Carolina State University in 1973, in Texile Technology, where he joined the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He received his MBA in Business Administration from the Universiry of Dayton, in 1976, then commissioned in the United States Air Force, as a lieutenant and was hororably discharged in 1983 as Captain Brown.

Crosby career and accomplishmenst made his parents and family extremely proud, from account executive to vice president of AT&T Capital Corporation to then follow his dream of entrepreneurship. In 2017, he retired to enjoy his hobbies of pinochle, bid whist, playing the base guitar and his collection of trains. He looked forward to teaching his granddaughter about his family and cultural history, so that she would be rich in knowledge and confidence as she grew up in today’s world.

He was preceded death by his parents Clyde and TeEster Brown, Sr. and his brother Clyde Brown Jr.

Crosby leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife and best friend of over 20 years, Gigi Francine; a loyal son, Hamilton Alexander; a beloved granddaughter, Bailee Alexandria; a sister, Ayoka Lanloke (Annette Brown); four sister-in laws, Linda Brown, Phyllis Brown, Collette Boardley (David), and Yolanda (Gary) Josey, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and many of friends. One thing for sure: Crosby lived life and was not afraid to follow his dreams!

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Guest Book

May God be with Gigi, son and family. We will miss Mr. Browns smiling face and his interesting conversations. He was family to us. We already feel the void. He was greatly loved by the staff at DaVita Lithonia Home Team.

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Praying that you all will feel the love, peace, and comfort of the Lord's touch. He is your source of all strength. With heartfelt sympathy, your classmate, Pat Kelley Robinson

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Thank you Crosby for being such a wonderful father for Hamilton. Deborah and David Willis

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Family, I was so saddened to learn of cousin Crosby's passing. I will forever remember the smile. I extend my heartfelt condolences. With love and care, Cousin, Genel Lee Webb

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Rest in Peace Crosby. My prayers go out to the rest of the Brown family during this time. Junius "Buck" Fennell & family

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May God grant Crosby eternal rest and the family comfort and peace in the days ahead. Dorothy Ann and Melvin

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Crosby we will miss you Rest In Peace we will forever remember you as being a part of our lives you were a great cousin. God Bless your Family. We lived you but God loved you best. Russell &Lethia Lee. North Carolina

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May God provide comfort to those you love. R.I.P. My friend! Tommie Garner & family

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RIP my friend. You've left many good memories and laughs. May God watch over your family as they navigate the difficult time. Delores and Arthur(Art)Lee.

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I light this candle in love and remembrance of our classmate. In the hands of our Almighty God! EES C/O69

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Rest in peace Crosby. My condolences and prayers go out to your whole family! Enjoy your Heavenly Rest! Richard Dean Brown, NY. 🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽

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Our prayers, sympathies and deep condolences are with you. Clarence and Jaie Brown

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Rest in heavenly peace Crosby. Thanks for the laughs and fun Pinochle games.

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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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