James Brown Jr. Obituary (1946

Pastor James Brown Jr. entered into eternal rest Friday, February 26, 2016. Pastor Brown is a native of South Carolina, born to the late Lila and James Brown. Pastor Brown was married to his beloved beautiful wife, friend and confidant, First Lady, Evangelist Mattie Brown for 46 years; together they have six children and six Grandchildren. Pastor Brown accepted Christ at a young age. He later was ordained as a Deacon where he worked faithfully under the leadership of his late Pastor, Elder Belcher. Pastor Brown was ordained as a Minister and continued to work faithfully in the ministry. He was steadfast in teaching the word of God. After many years of faithful service he was called to pastor where he taught and preached the word of God over the flock of Bethel Pentecostal Church. Through the many years Pastor Browns preaching, many souls came to know the Lord. Pastor Brown had a vision for the people of God, he strongly believed, If Gods people would seek first the kingdom of God and all his righteousness, all things will be added unto them, (Matthew 6:33). Pastor Brown was a humble and faithful man of God who worked diligently in the vineyard, he lived a fruitful life. Pastor Brown fought a good fight, he kept the faith and he did not come down until his work was done. He was an upright man, one who feared God and eschewed evil. Pastor Brown enjoyed his final years working full time in the church after retiring from Sikorsky Aircraft, where he worked for 31 years. Pastor Brown was pre-deceased by his mother and father and one brother Aaron Jones. Left to cherish his memory: his beloved wife, Mattie Brown of Bridgeport, CT; three sons, James III, Eric, and Demetrius Brown all of Bridgeport, CT; three daughter, Latisha Brown, Yarnell Fountain (Danny), and Savadra Brown all of Bridgeport, CT; six grandchildren Destiny, Symone, Zarya, Dawayne, Danny Jr. of Bridgeport, CT and Lindsay of Florida; five sisters, Mary Fisher of Bridgeport, CT, Glendora Dove (James) of Lexington Park, MD, Donna Andrews (Warren), Demetria Pace (Marcus), Jimmargaret Dunkley Lewis all of Savannah, GA; and four brothers, Chappell Brown of Bridgeport, CT, David Dunkley (Claudia) of West Haven, CT, Nathaniel Jones of Savannah, GA, Melbourne Dunkley of Oglethorpe,GA; one Godson, Taavon Akeem Baker Jr and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. SERVICES Funeral Service Friday, March 4, 2016 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM House of God CommunityChurch 994 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connectciut 06607