John Brown's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama

John Brown

January 16, 2025

Montgomery, Alabama

John Brown's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Riley Funeral Home

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John Brown Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Brown of Montgomery, Alabama, who passed away on January 16, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Brown to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Willie, Milford Brown, Elizabeth Jones, Selena Gordon and Mattie Brown; and his son Noah Tyrone Thomas.

He is survived by: his wife Myrtle Lee Brown of Montgomery, AL; his daughters, Bershera Harris (Marcus) of Stockbridge, GA and Nartarsia Jones (Edward) of Fairburn, GA; his grandchildren, Reche Nicole Moore, Shanice Moore-Webster (Gary), Edward Jones and Jordan Jones; his great grandchildren, Zariah Webster, Keelin Webster and Kaizon Jones; his siblings, Arthur Brown (Eloise) of Montgomery, AL and Annie Frances Brown of Orlando, FL; and his siblings-in-law, Margaret Thomas, Odell Brown, Gloria Jean Brown and James Clarence Thomas. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The lying in state will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the New Pleasant Valley AME Zion Church. A burial will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at the New Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and services.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Riley Funeral Home



Fri

Jan 24

Lying in state

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Phillips-Riley Chapel
2284 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108

Sat

Jan 25

Lying in state

11:00 AM

New Pleasant Valley AME Zion Church

Sat

Jan 25

Funeral service

12:00 PM

New Pleasant Valley AME Zion Church

Sat

Jan 25

Burial

New Pleasant Valley Cemetery

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