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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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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.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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