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Robert Lewis Brown Sr.

Passed 08/27/2025

Obituary For Robert Lewis Brown Sr.

Robert Lewis Brown Sr.,79, of New Bern was called to rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

His service is 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Clinton Chapel AMEZ Church 1015 Church St., New Bern. The interment will follow at The Historic Meadows Cemetery, James City Community with Military Honors.

He is survived by his wife, Meral Jean Stewart Brown of the home; one son, Robert L. Brown Jr., Greenville, NC; one daughter, Tracey Brown Moore (Michael), New Bern; four brothers, Rosevelt Benjamin, St. Albans, NY, Caswell Harris, Pennsauken, NJ, Don Harris, New Bern, Darrell Penn, Jacksonville, AK; eight sisters, Rachel Forbes (Robert), Iris Perkins, Erma Brown Spears (James, Dale Gibbs (Frankie), Evelyn Tutt (Barlett) all of New Bern, NC, Victoria Jessup, GA, JoAn Russell (David) Winston Salem, Cynthia Penn Halal (Charles), Ormond Beach, FL.


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My condolences to the Brown family

Sherri

Tracy and Family, I know I can't make the pain go away, but I want you to know I'm here for you with a shoulder to cry on an ear to listen with, or anything else you may need. Sharon Cantlow Holloway Bryant and Family.

Sharon C. Bryant

To my dear family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may the cherished memories you hold bring you peace in the days ahead. May God's love blanket your hearts.

With deepest sympathy, [Your Name]

Lauren (Best) Burford

You will be missed, Uncle Robert. Thank you for the love and light you brought to our family.

tianah3290@gmail.com

This seems so surreal! You were an awesome granddaddy! I love you and you will be missed! πŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈ

Danielle Abney

Uncle Robert, you will be truly missed. We send our condolences to the rest of the family. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May we all remember him for the light which he gave all of us while he was in all of our lives.

Raymond and Mariko

Family, May you be comforted by knowing that we share in your loss. May the peace of God be your strength during this difficult time. Cousins Willie, Lillie and Raymond

Raymond Calloway

Sending my deepest condolences to Mrs. Jean,Tracey and Robert,sorry to hear of Mr. Robert's passing. Praying for comfort during you all sorrow and Praying that God will see you each of you through it. Humbly Submitted Monica Burney

Monica Burney

With my deepest Sympathy and Condolences to Jean, and the Harris and Brown family in the passing of your beloved one Robert he will be missed. Bonnie Woods and Family

Bonnie Woods

Sincere condolences.

Kerry and Katie Jenkins

Sorry for your lost.will keep you& your family in prayer.

Rosetta kornegay

We are sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Don & Pearl Brimmage

It was with sadness that I learned of my cousin Robert's death. I send my heartfelt and deepest condolences to Jean, their children and my Brown/Harris cousins.I will remember that smile forever. In life and in death we belong to God.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Agnes Dunson Reid

So sorry to hear of Roberts illness and passing. My condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with Robert in the Electric shop at Cherry Point.

Butch Craver

To Jean and the family so sorry to hear of Rob's passing you have my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss You all are in my prayers for Jehovah God to give you all the strength to ensure this time of sorrow May God be with you all -2Cor.1:3,4; John 5:28,29πŸ™πŸ™

Mattie Williams Jones

My heartfelt and sincerest condolences to the family. May God give you strength and comfort during your grieving time. God Bless...πŸ€πŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Paula Robinson

I will miss you so very much my dear uncle, but I know you are truly in the best hands now!!!β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸΎ

Regina Harris

Jean and family, we are saddened by the passing of your husband, father, brother and grandfather. Robert was a good man, always had a smile on his face whenever we saw each other. May he Rest in Heavenly Peace

Mike and Joan

Offering, Our heartfelt condolences to the Brown Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!! Also Including, Eugene Carpenter (Barbara's Brother).

Barbara Hawkins Perry

Condolence to you as you grieve. My heart aches for you all and my prayers are for his family. He will be missed by everyone who had the blessing of knowing him. I'm sorry I can't be there. I loved my brother so very much.

Victoria Penn Jessup

Ready easy Uncle Robert, you will be terribly missed❀️.

Tedra Harris Brown

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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