J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown

Obituary For Mr. Ernest Brown Sr.

CANTON A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Ernest “Ernie” Brown Sr. will be held Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 12pm at Washington Funeral Home, 1617 Third St. NE in Canton, OH. Mr. Brown was born Feb 10, 1936 in Canton a son of the late Rev. William Brown Sr & Mamie (Hood) Brown where he continued to enjoy life up until his untimely passing Nov 22, 2022. Ernie enjoyed playing bongos, going to the movies, and outings with late sister Clara as a child. He loved school and reminisced often about receiving good grades and walking home carrying loads of books. He was a 1954 graduate of the old Canton McKinley H.S. , As well as a honorable student in history. His love for current events followed him throughout life as he enjoyed the newspaper and made sure to recite all he read or gathered from the news. At age 25 Ernie married Rosemary Walker whom they shared 13 years together and two children. Ernie loved family and came from a big household of 7 brothers and 6 sisters. Although he loved to dance and party in his younger years, Ernie will be remembered sitting quiet and observing with a chuckle from time to time amongst those he loved. He loved walking ( or getting his exercise as he would say) the inner and downtown streets of Canton and having Coffee at McDonald’s on Cherry where he would sit and talk with a few buddies. Ernie was preceded in death by his twin sister Ernestine Tuck, sisters Clara, and Ester Brown & Ruth Mae (Brown) Freeman. Brothers William, Lawrence, Robert Lee , Lester, Samuel, and Leonard Brown. He leaves to cherish his last two sisters who always sent heartfelt cards on many occasions Tryphena Strong and Mary Nelson. Formal wife but most importantly long time friend Rosemary Walker Brown, Children Victoria & Ernest Brown Jr. Grand Children Enjoli Roberson and Whitney (Joseph) Smith. Great Grand Children Nahzir, Na’Zariah and Zoey Smith. As well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and friend who he loved deeply. The family will receive friends Wednesday December 7, 2022 from 11-12pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. ~Humbly submitted by the family.

Guest Book

I will miss you uncle Ernie and I'm glad you loved history as much as I do.Rest in heaven now. Radena (Dena) Fletcher and family in Killeen, Texas

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Our most in-depth condolences for your loss. We hope these flowers will be a symbol of our support to you, to your family, and a symbol of the love of Christ. We are here for you. -Your OIT Team

- Joseph Jackson

Brown and Tuck Family So sorry for your loss, You are in our Prayers THE RAINE FAMILY

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Ernie, I will certainly miss you and will forever remember the conversations we had so often. I will always remember you. Your sister Mary Brown Nelson and Family

- Mary C. Nelson

May God Bless your family and grant you peace and comfort 🙏🏽 I will always remember when we used to visit with each other as we raised our families we had such a wonderful time!! Rest In Eternal Peace Ernie ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Gone not forgotten. You will be sorely missed, Uncle Ernie. May the family be comforted and encouraged with the memories that were left behind. Only time will heal all wounds. ❤️ you all.

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Daddy,I can't believe you are gone💔 There are no words to describe how much I will miss you, Love you forever 😭

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Love you Grandpa! I will miss you soooooo much but Iknow the joy you are feeling to be back with your siblings and mother. And for that i'm at peace. you will be missed. Whitney

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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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