Sylvester Brown Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 24, 2020, at the age of 79, Sylvester Brown (Lincolnton, North Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sylvester Brown to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his sons, Ivan Sylvester and Pernell Dilbert; his sister Marie Ann; his parents, Rev. Samuel Boyce Brown and Laura Alexander Brown; his wife Annie Emehel Brown; his sons, Perry Brevard Brown of Charlotte, NC, Clement Emehel (Shawana) of Burlington, NC, Johneric Emehel (Toni) of Charlotte, NC and Terry Emehel of Denver, NC; his grandchildren, Tressica Wallace, Jessica Wallace (Theodore), Paris Brown, Xavier Brown, Chloe Emehel, Bryson Emehel, Madison Emehel, Morgan Emehel and Grace Emehel; his great grandchildren, Isaiah Wallace, Brie Wallace and Langston Wallace; his sisters, Sarah Brown Adams of St. Charles, MD and Helen Brown Rivers of Huntersville, NC.; his siblings-in-law, Ann Sherrill of Charlotte, NC, Doris Sherrill of Bloomfield, NJ, Gwen Parker of Winston-Salem, NC, Bevelyn Sherrill of Huntersville, NC. and Terry Sherrill (Gloria) of Charlotte, NC.; his goddaughters, Latra Reid (Alfonso) of Charlotte, NC and Dr. Camille Adams Jones (Jerome) of Bowie, MD.; and his brother Jerry Johnson (Libby) of Charlotte, NC.. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Location: New Friendship Presbyterian Church 510 N. Old Statesville Road Huntersville NC 28078. * Due to COVID-19 guidelines, a mask or face covering is required for your safety, as well as ours. Also, please maintain the recommended 6-feet social distancing guidelines as you walk through. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FUNERAL SERVICE: A small private service will be held for the immediate family, only.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorial contributions be made to The Society of St. Andrews, where Sylvester Brown served for over eight years making a difference to end hunger.