Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialBethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [3305]
Father“Ed” George Edgar BROWN (1890-1971)
MotherBessie Louellen BROWN (1893-1994)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Rev. Jessie Thomas BROWN
10/29/2006
J. Thomas "Tom" Brown
BOZOO, W.Va. — "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep for that which he can never lose" (Martyred missionary Jim Elliot).
On Oct. 27, 2006, Tom Brown silently slipped the bonds of this life to live forever. Though he loved living among the many people who blessed and energized him, his ultimate hope was in the Lord he faithfully served.
Tom Brown served as minister to the Midway Church of Christ, Bozoo Christian Church, Hollybrook Church of Christ, and Willowton Christian Church. He was instrumental in beginning Christian Acres Camp and Bluefield College of Evangelism.
Tom Brown was born on June 6, 1923 to Bessie Louellen and George Edgar Brown . Both parents, along with his sister, Viola and brothers, Elmo and Houston, precede him in passing. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nellie Carter, and their four children, son Gary and wife Nancy of Bluefield and daughters Susan and Ron Deck of Maryland, Louellen and David Bishop of Roanoke, and Janeen and Dan Webb of Bluefield. Mr. Brown also leaves his sisters Leona, Anderrena and Mildred, along with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The distance between the two states Tom loved and to accommodate the numerous family and friends he loved, necessitate special arrangements for the services in his honor. The family requests that you join them at 3 p.m. this afternoon for a memorial service in the chapel of the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown with Ministers Dan Webb and Mike Robertson officiating. At the conclusion of the service the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m.
A second service for family and friends in the Burlington area will be held on Monday, Oct. 30. The viewing and visitation will begin at 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw, with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory will serve the family there.
Anyone wishing to convey their appreciation for the life of J. Thomas Brown may do so in the form of a contribution to Blueridge College of Evangelism, P.O. Box 979, Wytheville, Va. 24382.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
info@lowefuneralhome.com [3305]
J. Thomas "Tom" Brown
BOZOO, W.Va. — "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep for that which he can never lose" (Martyred missionary Jim Elliot).
On Oct. 27, 2006, Tom Brown silently slipped the bonds of this life to live forever. Though he loved living among the many people who blessed and energized him, his ultimate hope was in the Lord he faithfully served.
Tom Brown served as minister to the Midway Church of Christ, Bozoo Christian Church, Hollybrook Church of Christ, and Willowton Christian Church. He was instrumental in beginning Christian Acres Camp and Bluefield College of Evangelism.
Tom Brown was born on June 6, 1923 to Bessie Louellen and George Edgar Brown . Both parents, along with his sister, Viola and brothers, Elmo and Houston, precede him in passing. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nellie Carter, and their four children, son Gary and wife Nancy of Bluefield and daughters Susan and Ron Deck of Maryland, Louellen and David Bishop of Roanoke, and Janeen and Dan Webb of Bluefield. Mr. Brown also leaves his sisters Leona, Anderrena and Mildred, along with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The distance between the two states Tom loved and to accommodate the numerous family and friends he loved, necessitate special arrangements for the services in his honor. The family requests that you join them at 3 p.m. this afternoon for a memorial service in the chapel of the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown with Ministers Dan Webb and Mike Robertson officiating. At the conclusion of the service the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m.
A second service for family and friends in the Burlington area will be held on Monday, Oct. 30. The viewing and visitation will begin at 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church in Altamahaw, with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory will serve the family there.
Anyone wishing to convey their appreciation for the life of J. Thomas Brown may do so in the form of a contribution to Blueridge College of Evangelism, P.O. Box 979, Wytheville, Va. 24382.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
info@lowefuneralhome.com [3305]
Obituary Online notes for Nellie Grey (Spouse 1)
2/16/2024
Nellie Carter Brown
February 15, 1926 - February 13, 2024
In the early hours of February 13th, just two day shy of her 98th birthday, Nellie Carter Brown took leave from a life well lived here, for the one awaiting.
Her passing was peaceful; her existence was exemplary. For 63 years, she was a wife to J. Thomas Brown until his passing in 2006.
Together they produced four children, Susan Deck of Richmond, VA, Gary Brown and wife Nancy of Bluefield, WV, Louellen Bishop and husband David of Roanoke, and Janeen Webb and husband Dan of Bluefield, VA; eight grandchildren, Todd Claiborne, and wife Jessica , Brian Claiborne, and wife Stephanie , Becky Minton and husband Robbie, Kim Cosma and husband Sheldon, Dana Selvia and husband Mark, Jill Dixon and husband Eric, Jason Webb and wife Alicia, and Katie Willis and husband Justin 17 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother, Roger Carter of Marietta, GA.
Tom and Nellie operated a construction business in Florida then ministered for 40 years to five Christian Churches in three states while spear-heading the efforts in starting Christian Acres Service Camp and Bluefield College of Evangelism in Brushfork. Always the silent, supportive spouse, all their successes were equally shared.
Because many were blessed by her life, some expression of appreciation is apparent. A service honoring Ms. Nellie’s wishes will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mid-Way Christian Church, 3014 Big Laurel Highway, Bluefield, WV. Her family will welcome the well wishes of those attending from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour.
https://www.mercerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Nellie-Brown-17/#!/Obituary [4149]
Nellie Carter Brown
February 15, 1926 - February 13, 2024
In the early hours of February 13th, just two day shy of her 98th birthday, Nellie Carter Brown took leave from a life well lived here, for the one awaiting.
Her passing was peaceful; her existence was exemplary. For 63 years, she was a wife to J. Thomas Brown until his passing in 2006.
Together they produced four children, Susan Deck of Richmond, VA, Gary Brown and wife Nancy of Bluefield, WV, Louellen Bishop and husband David of Roanoke, and Janeen Webb and husband Dan of Bluefield, VA; eight grandchildren, Todd Claiborne, and wife Jessica , Brian Claiborne, and wife Stephanie , Becky Minton and husband Robbie, Kim Cosma and husband Sheldon, Dana Selvia and husband Mark, Jill Dixon and husband Eric, Jason Webb and wife Alicia, and Katie Willis and husband Justin 17 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother, Roger Carter of Marietta, GA.
Tom and Nellie operated a construction business in Florida then ministered for 40 years to five Christian Churches in three states while spear-heading the efforts in starting Christian Acres Service Camp and Bluefield College of Evangelism in Brushfork. Always the silent, supportive spouse, all their successes were equally shared.
Because many were blessed by her life, some expression of appreciation is apparent. A service honoring Ms. Nellie’s wishes will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mid-Way Christian Church, 3014 Big Laurel Highway, Bluefield, WV. Her family will welcome the well wishes of those attending from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour.
https://www.mercerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Nellie-Brown-17/#!/Obituary [4149]