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John Lee Brown Jr.

Passed 11/17/2025

Obituary For John Lee Brown Jr.

John Lee Brown, Jr., 71, of Pollocksville was called to rest on Monday, November 17, 2025.

His service is 11:00 AM, Friday, November 21, 2025 at Zion Chapel M.B Church 9280 Hwy. 17, Pollocksville. The interment will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC.

He is survived by his wife, Vanessia Bryant of the home; three sons, Marco Brown, Bakersfield, CA, Terrance Bryant, Durham, NC and Kairell Bryant, Pollocksville, NC; one daughter, Tymeko Brown, Clarksville, TN; eight grandchildren; two brothers, David Earl Brown, Yonkers, NY and Swindell Brown, Newport News, Virginia; six sisters, Esther Wright, Maysville, NC, Sarah Packett, Hampton, VA, Thelma Brown, Hampton, VA, Edith Geary, Jacksonville, NC, Linda Brown, Newport News, VA, Debbie Anderson, Jacksonville, NC.


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Our House Home Care extends our sincere condolences to the Brown family on the loss of your loved one. Thank you for allowing us to provide the in home care for Mr. Brown. May God bless the family.

Our House Home Care

Our Condolences to the family. Continue to Trust Jehovah God and his Son Jesus Christ and look forward to seeing your Love Ones again in a better Place 🙏 ❤️... Much Love. Charlie and Valeria Murphy,

Valeria Collins Murphy

Sending our condolences; I really enjoyed my childhood and church friend; Zion Chapel! My prayers will continue and may God's grace lay upon you and the family.❤️

Elder Zandra & Charles Peele

I fought a good fight...2 Tim. 4:7-8. May the works you have done speak for you. Rest in peace.

Christopher Watson

To the Brown family. John bought back a lot of memories starting with first grade at JW WILLIE ELEM.School. Seated at same table with Ms.Shack speaking to him often. We all grew up together and those were the good old days. He was full of life..May he rest in peace.

Barbara Ann & Warren Frost

Growing up together in Jones County with your family was an honor. Thank you for the many laughs as our mothers visited. Thoughts & are prayers. Pastor THARESA Chadwick Lee

tharesalee@gmail.com

Our Sincere Condolences To All The Family Of John Brown Jr There Are Not Words Enough To Express The Sorry I Feel Right Now.There's No Words, Or Comfort That Can Ease The Pain Of Losing Someone You Love. I Wish You Peace And Healing For The Loss Of Your Beloved Brother John Brown Ervin & Bertha James Whiteville NC

Ervin&Bertha James

My deepest Condolences to the family. John and I grew up and work together as kids. He always had a smile. The tobacco days are over. So take your wings in Heaven, you earned Them.

Roy Murphy

With Sincerest Sympathy We hope you will understand Although these words are few Our Sympathy is sincere Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your loss is shared by many Who knew your loved one well. So, caring thoughts are with you Much more than words can tell. Just some words to let you know How very much we care May you feel the strength of God As we hold you close in prayer. Pastor Willie & Rosa Haddock Johnson, Sr. Charlotte, N. C. Rodney & Shadonna Gunn Family. Burlington,N. C. Garfield & Gloria Haddock, Jr. Trenton,N. C.

Rosa Haddock Johnson,Sr.

Aunt Esther Ree and Family so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May your precious memories give you strength and comfort. God bless you all.

Charlene Washington

My sincere condolences to the family of John Brown. Vanessa, Ester Ree, Nookie, Edith, Faye, Debbie, Marco and to the other family members John Brown was a true soldier. He fought to live. God knew John Brown was tired and called his name. John Brown will always be remembered by me as a hero. He is resting in God's arms 🕊️ rest in peace my friend. Olethia Britt Whiteville

olethia britt

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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