Joseph Brown Obituary

It is with sympathy, the administration and staff of Whipple and Allen Funeral Home Inc. announce the passing of Mr. Joseph Brown, formally a resident of Sparta Georgia, later moved his home to Savannah Georgia. Mr. Brown entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2025, at his residence. Services will be held on Saturday March 8, 2025, 11:00 am from Second Beulah Missionary Baptist Church on 3014 Beulah Hwy Sparta Georgia.
Joseph "Joe" Brown, a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and distinguished engineer, passed away peacefully at his home in Guyton, Georgia, on February 27, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and excellence. Born on March 4, 1960, to the late Rev. Clinton Brown Sr. and Lillie Gay Brown Davis, Joe was raised in the Beulah Community of Sparta, Georgia. At an early age, he joined Second Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. Joe graduated from Hancock Central High School, where he excelled in football and basketball, earning a scholarship to Hampton Institute in Virginia. There, he obtained his engineering degree, played linebacker on the football team, and pledged to the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1981. He later earned a dual engineering degree from Old Dominion University. Joe's greatest joy in life was his family. His heart was on display in every moment he shared with them. A great supporter of his family, whether in sports or at family gatherings, Joe could always be counted on to tell a joke with a sly grin on his face.
Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Clinton "JC" Brown. He leaves to carry on his legacy through his wife, Meketa Brown of Guyton, GA; daughter, Ciara (Jarrelle) Smith of Richmond, VA; sons, Matthew (Ivana) Brown of Atlanta, GA; and Malcolm Brown of Guyton, GA. One granddaughter, Samaya Brown of Richmond, VA. Seven sisters: Ms. Mary Taylor of Milledgeville, GA, Ms. Olive Shinholster of Milledgeville, GA, Mrs. Catherine (Bobby) Smith of Sparta, GA; Ms. Naomi Brown of Atlanta, GA; Mrs. Peggy (Moses) Hicks of Conyers, GA; Ms. Patricia Ann Harris of Conyers, GA; and Ms. Barbara Smith of Sparta, GA.; four aunts, Ruby Warren, Jessie Mae Hawkins, and Simmie Mae Brown of Milledgeville, GA, Melvyn Brown of Atlanta, GA, and one Uncle George Justice of Sparta, GA. Father-in-law Mr. John Hendricks of Frisco, TX, and mother-in-law Ms. Elouise Johnson of Jackson, MS. Mother-in-love Ms. Margaret Coleman of Richmond, VA, and sister-in-law Johnnie Mae Brown of Sandersville, GA. A host of nieces and nephews.
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