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Ivory Jean Brown

10/04/1949 - 07/26/2026

Obituary For Ivory Jean Brown

The funeral services for the late Mr. Ivory J. Brown, who departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2026, will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the New Hope Church Of God Apostolic in Alapaha, Georgia. Bishop Edward Jones, Pastor, will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the West Fletcher Cemetery in Alapaha, Georgia.

Mr. Ivory Jean Brown was born on October 4, 1949 in Alapaha, Georgia to Mr. Joe “J.B.” Brown and Mrs. Claudia Bell Ivery Brown.

Ivory attended schools in the Berrien County Public School System.

Ivory gave his life to Christ and joined the New Hope Baptist Church and later the New Hope Church of God Apostolic.

Ivory was united in Holy Matrimony to Barbara Ann West.

Ivory worked as a machine operator at Union Camp.

Ivory gave up this busy walk of life and took his Eternal Rest on Sunday, July 26, 2026 and Harmony Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fitzgerald Georgia. His parents, his son William Dalton, two sisters Betty Jean Brown and Barbara Joiner, a grandson Demetrius A. Wilson, and a granddaughter Jaylnn Brown, all have preceded him in death.

Ivory leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of twenty years, Barbara Ann Brown; his daughters, Mullisa Brown of Bunnell, FL, Lakisia (Donald) Durden of Tifton, GA; his sons, Xavier Brown of Thomasville, GA, Timothy (Kimberly) Prather of Fitzgerald, GA, and LaKevian (Cherelle) Prather of Valdosta, GA; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; his brothers, Ben (Barbara) Brown, Sr. and Joe Brown, Both of Bunnell, FL; three brothers-in-love, Bishop Dr. Arthur (Lorene) West of Vienna, GA, Elbert (Brenda) West of Cordele, GA, and Apostle Joseph (Towanda) West of Tallahassee, FL; five sisters-in-love, Elder Trudie (Claudel) Parham, Delois (Sammy) Clark, Mary (Charles) Poke, all of Ashburn, GA, Geraldine (Cory) Smith of Valdosta, GA, and Victoria (Ben) Farrie of Jacksonville, FL; a very special friend, Bro. Larry Bazin of Alapaha, GA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, church members, other relatives and many, many sorrowing friends.

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Sheral Barkley sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ivory Jean Brown - July 28, 2026

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Sis Barbara and family, we extend our sincerest condolences, prayers and our love to you at this time. May God strengthen and keep you and your family. Bishop Goodson & Church of Jesus Christ, Flint, Mich.

Bishop Goodson & Church of Jesus Christ

My hearts go out to you all and I send my heartfelt sympathy to you all during your time of bereavement. I Pray you all gain peace and comfort as you all navigate through this challenging time & the days ahead. With Love,

AnNisha Smith

Sending love and prayers during this challenging time. May God's peace comfort this family and keep you all in the days ahead.🙏🏽

Robert & Audrey Cromer

Uncle u will be miss tell mom and Mika and rest of family watch over us

Pat Joyner

We're praying for the families and also asking for y'all strength in the days to come.

Bro. Norris and Min. Gloria Mathis

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Husband. I pray for your strength in the Lord as you face the trying times ahead. May our Lord and Saviour continue to Bless you all.

Mary Taylor (Edge)

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