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Obituary For Mr. Thomas Brown

Mr. Thomas Lee Brown was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Meridian Nursing Home. Thomas was born January 14, 1952 in Ellerbe, NC to the late Rev. William David and Evangelist Lena Mae Bowden Brown. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Brown Wright and one brother, William Sylvester Brown; one brother-in-law, Alfred Shealey. He was the youngest of five children, three girls and two boys.

In 1962 Thomas moved with his family to High Point where he has resided for the last 57 years. He attended the High Point Public Schools.

He was employed by Copper Transfer Company as a truck driver and forklift driver for many years. He later worked as a landscaping helper.

He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Christine Harper of Greensboro, AL and Tanisha Canady of High Point, NC; one son, Tommy Lee Harper of High Point, NC and a beloved young man, Minister Jermaine Harper of High Point, NC; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Brown Shealey and Josephine Brown (Everette) Quick all of High Point, NC; one aunt and uncle, Bernice and Frank McBride of Biscoe, NC; and a host of dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 3:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

A Sunset on Earth is a Sunrise in Heaven... Take your rest Tommy Lee Stephany Steed Chavis & Family

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R.I.P. Tommy!!!

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Tommy Lee was a great friend he would bring my grandmother and other senior on graves street pecan every year when he was capable. I later heard from a young lady in Daniel Brooks the first of the year how tommy saved her and her son life while they where walking to the park a pit bull came charging them and Tommy ran down the street and beat the dog. He will be truly missed Rest in peace Tommy now you can sing in the heavenly chior.T.poke

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Prayers and condolences to the family. Tommy Lee will truly be missed. Tommy was a good hearted person and nothing He would not do for you if He could. Can't believe you are gone. God knows best and makes no mistake. Family praying for God to give you comfort and strength during these times of your bereavement. Nadine Quick

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Tommy Lee you will be miss by the Daniel Brooks Homes community ,We all enjoyed see you come around singing and dancing...R.I.P...Tommy Lee

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Tommy Lee you are truly be missed by all of us down here my heart is truly hurt by the passing of a good friend that has known me for over 28 years may God bless the family and friends of you. You can sing all your songs like you want to known no more pain Tommy Lee. Rest Easy until we meet again still having a hard time to believe that you are gone. Love Ms Sheila Pittman and Gaineys Family

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My name is cece I was a good friend of tommylees he one one of a kind lol he was always real and he always helped me out we helped each other out we played cards together i always helped him clean his house all the time he cooked for me once i will chrish them moments of tommylee to his family im so sorry for your lost my condolences to you all tommylee will be missed by many r.i.p tommylee...

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Rest Easy Tommy Lee

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