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Donald E. Brown

Passed 05/18/2026

Obituary For Donald E. Brown

Donald Emanuel Brown, 78, New Bern, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Viewing hours are 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursday, May 28, 2026.

His Funeral Service is 3:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel, 1700 Oscar Drive, New Bern, NC.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Brown of the home; sons, Kevin Brown (Laveeda) VA, and Shelton Brown, VA; brothers, Pastor Kelvin Brown (Fannie), Raleigh, Torie Brown, MA, Norris Brown and Dennis Jones, Cove City; sisters, Amy Bryant (Gregory) Jacksonville,NC, Prophetess Juanita Brown-Taylor (John ) Kinston, Minister Maurice Brown, Cove City, Jennifer Daniels, Florida; four grandchildren, Kevin Elijah Brown, Jasmine Marie Brown, Julissa Abbygail Brown, Emanuel Brown.


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To the Brown family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Donald was a very good friend of mine and still is. I think 🤔 about him every day. I miss him and miss talking to him on the phone. He's my brother and friend. We worked many hours/days/years together at FRC-EAST Cherry Point and working on plane and helicopters 🚁. I MISS YOU, BROTHER. God bless to Donald and his wife and family.🙏

Mark Stoll

Condolences to the Brown family keeping his in your memories, keep God first

Marilyn Hargett-Moore

My condolences to the family. May God comfort and strengthen you all during this time.

Kimberly Moore

May God continue to Bless the Family. It a great loss for me we were side kick cousin and buddies I will see you on the other side. Douglas Lofton & Family.

Douglas Lofton & Family

Condolences to the Brown family. Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

The Hargett – Clark Family

Franklin E. Clark

My Heart goes out to the Family ..May God Comfort the Brown Family and Friends .you have my warm Heart Sympathy during this Difficult time Donald was a very nice and sweet Person he love his Family Dearly .to Torrie Brown my Heart goes out to u and the Family .God Bless. R.I.P. Donald Brown.

Veronica Jones and Jimmy Morgan

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Brown family. Mick and Gail were best neighbors anyone could ask for on Brown Ave, Cove City,NC. I can recall Mick now on the riding lawn mower cutting the grass on the property across from the homestead. May the strength and the love of God be with you all. Sincerely, Mary E. Brown

Mary E Brown

TO THE BROWN FAMILY: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Donald. He was my classmate. My prayers are with you today and always.

Jearline Harris Spence

To Amy , my sincere condolences to you and your family. Praying that our Lord and Savior give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. God bless you.

Denise Credle

Rest in peace Bro. Brown, my condolences to your family.

Rigdon K. Whitfield Sr.

Just want to send my deepest sympathy to my family. When I started my job at Cherry Point he helped me out with the best advice of how to cope in some difficult situations. I will always be grateful for that. Quiet spirited person always certainly will be missed. May God continue to bless you during this season of bereavement. With Love Always Rev. Cynthia Hargett St. Matthew AME Zion Church Trenton, NC

Rev. Cynthia Yvette Hargett

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.