L. V. Brown

The Reverend L. V. Brown made his final journey into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the age of 89. He was born on October 13, 1925 to Tom and Rhonda Franks Brown who preceded him in death.

Mr. Brown was a Wood Worker and Farmer by trade, but his true calling for 67 years was to spread the word of the gospel to the lost world through brush harbors, outdoor tents, and country churches. He also pastored Wards Community Church for 23 years.

He was preceded by an infant son, Raburn Dean; grandson, Delbert Alan Brown; brothers Floyd, Audie, Hardin, Randal, and James; sisters Mollie and Ruby Stricklin.

He is survived by his wife and help mate of 68 years, Mackie Murphy Brown; daughter, Rachel Brown Poole (Mickey); sons Delbert (Wilton), Tommy (Linda), Joel (Connie), L. V. (Brownie) Brown, Jr., (Alisha); grandchildren, Bryan Poole (Kim), Tammy Poole Clemmons (Kevin), Jason Brown (Marcy), Amy Brown Frye (Troy), Lana Brown Woods (Tim), Megan Brown, Mallorie Brown, Hunter Brown, and Brady Brown; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Coty, Emiley, Lindsey, Brooke, Brandon, Haley, Alex, Brinlee, Harper, and Jonah; sisters Ruie Harvale, Ruthie Michael, sister-in-law Doris Beckham.

Services for Mr. Brown will be Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 at the Shackelford Funeral Chapel with Reverend Marvin Morrow officiating. Private Entombment for the family will be at Greenview in Florence, Alabama. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Poole, Nathan Martin, Cody Martin, Jason Brown, Hunter Brown, Brandon Woods, Mark Beckham, and Wayne Landers.

The family would like to thank Harbert Hills for all the Love and Care shown to him during his illness. We will be forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, expressions of love may be made to Gideons Int. P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, Tennessee 37214-0800.