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Obituary For B. J. Brown, Jr.

Mr. B. J. Brown, Jr., 70, of Campbellsville, KY, died on November 3, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.

Mr. Brown was a native of Campbellsville, KY and the son of the late BJ and Hattie Brown. Having spent a great deal of his childhood in Lexington, BJ returned to Campbellsville and graduated from Taylor County High School. His parents opened BJ Brown Funeral Home in 1947 and BJ went on to obtain a degree in Mortuary Science from Mid-America Funeral Service.

He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Lexington and First Baptist Church in Campbellsville. BJ held memberships in the Campbellsville-Taylor County Civic League and the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky as well as holding the position of VP of the Kentucky Association of Morticians.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Louis.

Left to cherish his memory are second father and friend, Samuel Buchanan and his son, Chris of Campbellsville, KY; Cousins Cheryl (Robert) McCullum of Tallahassee, FL, Steven (Jennifer) Bush of Englewood, OH, Dora Lee of Lexington, KY, Ron Neal of Costa Rica and a host of friends.

Funeral service will be 12 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Friday, November 15, 2019 also at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Buchanan, Robinson & Percell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guest Book

BJ was my cousin and we miss him so much already. All of the talks, the laughter, the fun we shared over many years will never be forgotten. He had a deep devotion to his family and friends and while in Campbellsville I met many people who's life he touched. His being here made a difference and I am so thankful for that. I will never forget you and will enjoy sharing the many memories of you for years to come. Rest Well Cuz We Love You So. Steve, Jen, and Charisse!

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Was in school with BJ. Always consider him as a good friend. So glad BJ was able to attend our 50th Class Reunion last year. He was always a friendly and joy guy. So sad to hear of his passing. David Reynolds.

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Our church has held a Saturday afternoon service at the Grandview for several years, and BJ was a regular attendee. We will miss his big smiles and cheerful voice. No doubt he is having church in Heaven!!

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BJ. WILL BE MISSED EVERYTIME WHEN IN CAMPBELLSVILLE HE WOULD MAKE YOU LAUGH AN ALWAYS HAVE A SMILE ON HIS FACE.. AN LOVE SERVING THE LORD.... HE HAD. GENTLE SOUL AN LOVED EVERYONE...HE HELPED ALOT OF PEOPLE AN WHEN HE CAME AROUND YOU KNOW HIS PRESENT WAS PLEASANT AN GREETED WITH A SMILE AN LAUGH. GREAT SERVICE LEADER OF THE COMMUNITY R. I. P BJ BROWN SINCERELY, STACEE, ANTHONY, SHENITREA AN ALL MY FAMILY WILL MISS YOU

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BJ had a jolly soul! He would laugh at you and with you, but when you left you would be laughing! I will miss him. Clara McCarty

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BJ had a jolly soul! He would at you and with you, but when you left you would be laughing! I will miss him. Clara McCarty

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To my cousin, my friend and a person whom everyone knew and loved! We love you and miss you already! Stephen and I have shared many warm and funny family stories about you and the times we've shared! We talked of how you always found a way to encourage us, no matter what. Your bright spirit and positive, upbeat manner will remain with us forever. I know Aunt Hattie is rejoicing to have you with her. Rest in peace dear cousin! You will always and ever be in our hearts! With love, The Family of BJ Brown, Jr.\

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One of the sweetest people that could make any bad day at work a better one just by asking how I was doing. Definitely going to be missed by so many ❤️ Rest easy love.

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B.J. WOW! What can I say? There's just so much. He was and always will be part of the fabric of our lives. Never failed to ask about my family... And knew each one bnskay name . When someone close to you passed he always gave two dollars. He gave from his heart, from his need. Rest well B.J. Love you.❤️

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Bj was always a ray of sunshine at Grandview nursing and rehab... so sorry for your loss... we already miss him....

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