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Obituary For John May Brown
Mr. John May Brown, 78, of High Point, NC entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He began his life’s journey on December 29, 1946 to Willie Brown and Lucille Ingram Brown in Darlington, SC.
John received his education in the Darlington School System. He attended Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC. His employment began at the age of fifteen. John moved to Detroit, MI. to work for GM Motors. While there he was certified as a Master Mechanic. After moving back to North Carolina, he was hired by Old Dominion Freight Line. Trusting in God, John became the owner and operator of JB Auto Repair for twenty years. Before full retirement, he was employed by K&W Cafeteria and loved working there until it closed.
He met the love of his life, the former Ms. Catherine “Cat” Jenkins in 1968. Six months later on April 12, 1969 they were married. It was love at first sight.
John was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. As a young man, he was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He remained there until the opening of Brown’s Chapel Holiness Church. There he served as the First Gentleman and was ordained as Deacon.
Family meant the world to John. He was always parting wisdom to his son, his daughter and all the young people in his community. John was a Champion Black Belt and had great skills in karate. He trained many of the kids in the JC Morgan neighborhood on how to do karate. John loved his grands and was proud of them. As busy as he was, John was a member of the Burns’ Hill Neighborhood Association and was a former Member of the St James Lodge #22
John was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, BJ Brown, James Brockington, Leo Brown and Sam Brown.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 56 years Rev. Catherine Brown; daughter, Tonia Brown of the home; his son, Germaine (Kaye) Brown of High Point, NC; four grandchildren, Tevin, Dia’Vante, Xavier, Germani, and Germaine Brown, II; godson, Jarris Mayfield III; sister, Mary Brown; brothers, Samuel Brown, Willie (Francina) Brown; sisters-in-laws, Mary Brockington, Leila Watson, Rosa Jenkins, Glenda Inzar; brothers-in laws, John Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, William McCloud; aunt-in-law; Katie McNeil; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Thoughts & Prayers r with the family during this difficult time of bereavement. Rest n peace heaven and with God John.
There are not enough words to express Mary and my deepest sympathy. Bro. Brown was such a quiet soul and we will miss his stately presence. May God continue to grant you perfect peace...beyond understanding.
Always a good friend.
To:Mother Brown,Tonia,Tevin,D and family:Sorry to hear about the pass of Pop Brown he was truly a remarkable man.Always helping others when in need .He will truly be missed Rest in heaven Dad Just know that y'all our in our thoughts and prayers as you go through The Hopkins Family
My Deepest condolences to the Brown Family. Angel Mcbee and Family
Mrs Brown I am so sorry to hear about your Husband he was a Kind Man with a Good Heart praying for the Family love Always Desiree Boulware
Our prayers and sincerest condolences to Mrs. Brown, Tonia, Germaine (Kaye), Dee♥️, Tevin and entire Brown family.
Derek & Misty Little & Family
Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead Rosa Linton Ervin
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. JB, my friend, my personal machinac will truly be missed. ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
My heart and prayers go out to the Brown family. I have been part of this family since 1987 and grieving this amazing man as my friend's father, a loving husband and inspiring grandfather. He will be missed. Peace is finally yours....🕊️🙏🏾😌
Sorry for your loss to the to the Brown family for Gloria Robbins little
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