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Eli Brown III

08/13/1951 - 11/23/2023

Obituary For Eli Brown III

Mr. Eli Brown, III, 72, was born on Monday, August 13, 1951, and departed this life on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Funeral service will be held Friday December 1,2023 at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church 505 East End Ave Durham NC 27703 ; visitation service from 11:00 am to 11:30 am funeral service starts at 11:30am
Burial service will be held at Glennview Memorial Park.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.


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Rostella Pierce sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Eli Brown III - November 30, 2023

To Velvet & the Eli Brown III family,

With heartfelt condolences we extend prayers & thoughts to comfort you at this time! Blessings

Aunt Rostella (Green) Pierce & Johnson families

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Harold A. Bryant sent Serene Lily Basket for Eli Brown III - November 30, 2023

You and your family are in our thoughts as you grieve your loss.

With our deepest sympathy,

Ben, Miki, Harry, Fukuyo, and Tai

Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. Rest easy bud.

Velvet and family. Know we are sending love and prayers. ♥️🙏🏾♥️. Jimmie Debra Sharon. Farmington Hills. Bridges group.

Velvet and family. Know we are sending love and prayers. ♥️🙏🏾♥️.

Offering sincere condolences to the Brown family at this difficult time. Please be encouraged that you will meet him again in Heaven. Eli and I were band mates in the Communicators and Black Experience Band. He was on sax and I was on drums. We turned out a lot of places during our times together. Sincerely, Linwood & Shearon Parker

My condolences to the Brown family. Eli and I attended Merrick Moore School. Gwen Daye Hodges

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Eli Brownlll.

Sending out our very deepest Condolences, Sympathy and Prayers to the Brown Family, May God Comfort your hearts and give you peace. Eli was my {East End} neighbor as well as a classmate. Gloria and Larry Judd

Eli touched so many lives in the very best way. We are grateful we had the opportunity to know him as both a friend and coworker. We are truly sorry Eli had to leave us so soon. The memories he leave will always be in our hearts and mind. We will forever cherish his long time friendship, work relationships and being a part of the family. Mrs. Hazel Brown lovingly said, "Amos and Eli are like brothers." We love you all dearly and extend to you our sincere condolences, love and prayers.❤️🙏🏽 May God give you strength, comfort and peace. Praying the happy memories will help you through this most difficult time. Amos & Brenda Gainey Cooper In law Family 🫶🏽

My heartfelt condolences go out to Velvet and the family. I am sending prayers up for strength and comfort. JoAnn Hester and family.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Brown Family. Kailyn you look so much like your father.❤️ We love you all!🙏🏽 Uncle Johnnie & Aunt Pearlena Gainey Whitted

With deepest sympathy and prayers for the Brown Family. Uncle Clayton & Aunt Priscilla Gainey McLamb ❤️🙏🏽

Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Eli. We shall forever cherish the long time friendship and memories of Eli from (East End). We thank God for allowing him to be a part of our life. May God comfort the family and friends. ..... From Catherine & Shirley Ferrell & Lynette Brown & Family

Dear Brown Family, we are thinking of you all and wishing you peace and comfort.

Sincerely, The Hendersons

I met Eli in 1972 at Carolina. I was able to attend several shows where he played for the Communicators. He was a fun person to be around and very talented. We have lost a fine man. He will be missed. Denise McIntosh

Whoops, forgot to include my name. Nephew Eric Hicks. Rest in heaven Unc.

Uncle Eli was one of my favorite Uncles. I love him my Aunt Velvet and the children my cousins. I am going to truly MISS coming to North Carolina and talking to Uncle Eli. We used to always stay at his house when we visited NC. He loved talking about his business l, his Tar Heels, and I loved listening to him. He always offered words of wisdom like: "to make it in life you need to be able to do one of these 2 things: make something or sell something." Rest in heaven Unc. RIH

We are sadden by the lost of Eli he will be truly missed.We will continue praying for the family.May you find comfort and peace in God. Darrell and Gayle Bridges

To Velvet and the entire Brown Family, there are nowords that can I can say that will take the pain away from your hearts, but know that we love you love guys. Eli and I go back to the days we spent working for Ford Motor back in 1977. I can remember the trip we made moving to North Carolina back in the 80"s. We were the closest of friends and though a lot has changed with me, the one thing that never changed is my heart felt love for you guys. Please know that I am here if I can be of assistance to you and the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Sincerely, Richard Ferguson along with my wife Thelma and my daughter Sydney.

To the Brown Family. We were so saddened to hear about Eli's transition. Our hearts are heavy right now but we must realize that God is sovereign and never changes. We can still rejoice knowing that He is good and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you🙏🏽.

Reverend Scott & Reverend Sandra Reddish

Sorry for yourl loss. Prince McKnight Wilson

Praying your family find comfort in knowing he's resting, no pain. Keep all the wonderful memories. PG

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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