Adolphus Lee Brown

Published 8:16 am Monday, September 9, 2024

Mr. Adolphus Lee Brown, 86, of Mocksville, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 while on respite care at the Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center in Pineville, NC.

He was born on April 9, 1938 in Brunswick County, Brodnax, Va. to the late John Brown and Velma Ruth Brown. During his military career, he was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama where he trained as a Chemical Warfare Helper (CMLC) in the Army.  He later transferred to the New Jersey Military District in Paramus, N.J. where he received an honorable discharge.

After relocating to Mocksville, he worked and retired from the Sara Lee Corp. (Hanes Knitwear) after 30+ years.  Outside work, he was always interested in entrepreneurship. He loved photography, writing poetry, fishing, hunting, music and various other pursuits.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife of 47 years, Rozeller Gaither Brown; and a sister, Marion Boyd.

Survivors include: a daughter, Rosalind Brown; a son, Christopher Lee Johnson (Elizabeth); a sister, Thelma Wilkins; a granddaughter, Octavia Yvette Norman (Joe); and a host of family, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 at Lambert Funeral Chapel with Bishop Terry Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Cemetery with military honors. The family invites friends to visit at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to charity of donor’s choice.

Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.