Brown Jr, Christopher Earl

Christopher Earl Brown, Jr., age 83 of Pinehurst, NC passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at his home in Pinehurst. He was born on May 2, 1927 in Bluefield, WV to the late Christopher Earl Brown Sr. and Mildred Elam Brown. He was an active member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines. Mr. Brown was a veteran of his country and served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a successful businessman and formerly owned and operated Chris Brown Inc., a general contracting business in Maryland. Mr. Brown was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Carol Plant Brown of Pinehurst, NC; a daughter, Sherry Anderson of Durham, NC; a son, Terry Brown of Florida; a step-daughter, Valerie Lynn Douglas of Lusby, Maryland; a brother, Richard Brown of California. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Chris Fetes of Indiana; Scott Anderson of New Jersey; Curtis Anderson of Virginia; Rachel Anderson of Florida; and Christopher Earl Brown, III of West Virginia. Great-grandchildren: Shayna Fetes, Amanda Fetes, Aidan Anderson, Luke Anderson, and Benjamin Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Brown. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines. The family will receive friends in the church parlor at Our Saviour Lutheran Church one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines. Memorial contributions may be made to: Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines, NC 28387.