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Kenneth Lamont Brown, Sr.


Sunrise: April 4, 1952

Sunset: December 30, 2022

Kenneth Gable Brown departed this life in exchange for eternal reward, in the late evening of December 30, 2022.  

Kenneth was born April 4, 1952 in Chesapeake, Virginia to George and Elsie Nae Brown.  He attended Chesapeake Public Schools and graduated from Western Branch High School.  After graduation he joined the United States Marines and served for 27 years.  His service did not stop there, he then began serving his community.  He served as the community taxi service, wake up service, mechanic, chef, neighborhood watch and so much more.  Most of all he always had a word of advice whether you wanted to hear it or not.  

On August 1, 1975, Gable was joined in holy matrimony.  They built a beautiful life together, and from this union they had four beautiful children. Gable did not play about his “Jo”.  He made sure that she was always taken care of and never had to want for anything.  Saturday mornings were set aside for taking her from yard sale to yard sale, store to store.  He intentionally poured his love and affection for his wife, children and grandchildren.  

Gable joined Trinity Faith Diamond under the leadership of Bishop Cromwell II and served there until his death. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Elsie Nae Brown, sister; Helena (Henry) Brown, brother, George Earl (Helen) Brown Jr, and sisters-in-law Linda Adams, Francis Mosley, Mary Williams and Bernice (Richard) Dancy. 

His memories will forever live on with his wife Joanne Brown; children, Brian (Rasheeda), Leticha Brown Creekmur (Anthony), Jeanette, Kenneth Brown Jr (Natasha); and honorary daughter, Melissa Brown; grandchildren, Alexius Speller, Branden Delbridge, Maurice Brown, Demorris Huggins, Daniya Huggins, Nevaeh Harper, Dantae Brown, Brianna Delbridge, Josiah Howard, Miracle Mizell; five great grandchildren; sisters, Georgia “Pinky” (Peter Bird), Denise (Steve), Theresa (John); sisters- in-law, Carol Delbridge, Betty (Frank) Mitchell, Celestine Roberts, Joyce Jonson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service Wednesday, January 11, 2023 11:00am Trinity Faith Diamond 1023 Deep Creek Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23323 Interment Albert G. Horton Veteran Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, VA 23434

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    Neci says

    I love you Uncle Gable !! May you Rest In Peace!!

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    Joyce Brown says

    I’m going to miss seeing you in Kroger

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      Vernon Williams says

      Sending my condolences to my childhood friend. I will miss our weekly conversation. Rest in Paradise Gable 🙏🏾….Vernon Williams

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      Frank CarneyII says

      Rest in heaven uncle Gable!❤️

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    Julia Robertson says

    I’m going to miss you Gable, all the joking around.the last time I saw you, you was at your daughter house, joking around with me. Rest in peace.

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    Janice Moderia Hall Marshall says

    Gable I was very sad to hear
    you had passed. The last time I saw you and Joann was at Shelia’s Mother funeral. My condolences goes out to you and your family. May you Rest In Peace.

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    Willie Ducre says

    To the family,
    You have my heartfelt condolence for your loss. Gabe was my friend and truly a great friend. A person I could truly depend on.Me and Gabe put the VARNG of Virginia on the map that’s my memory of him. May he rest in heaven. You have earned your wings my brother. A friend forever.

    Duke

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    Deborah Brittain says

    Rest In Heaven
    Gabe🙏
    Holland Family….

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    Milton Green says

    To the family you have Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of Our
    Beloved Friend “Gable”, wishing you peace comfort courage and
    lots of love at this time of sorrow he will truly be missed.

    Milton S. Green
    &
    Family

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    Milton Green says

    To the family you have Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of Our
    Beloved Friend “Gable”, wishing you peace comfort courage and
    lots of love at this time of sorrow he will truly be missed.

    Milton S. Green

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      Leticha Brown-Creekmur says

      Dad we miss you tremendously we have nothing but great memories of you you were an 1st Class dad and in everything you did we will honor what you have asked of us we love you until we see you again ❤❤❤ your daughter

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    James and Pat Hemingway says

    It was with a sad heart to hear of the passing of Gable. We always talked about how blessed we were in every situation. God had a job for you to do in heaven. MAKE US PROUD!!!
    To Joanne and the family I know you’ll hearts are heavy right now, but God will wipe away every tear, and give you comfort in the days, months, and years to come. Let the memories you hold of him, give you sunshine and hope.
    Your Family in Love James & Pat Hemingway and Family

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      Curtis Smith says

      I remember Gable as a great friend we had a every lasting friendship he will be missed.Rest on my Brother.My condolence go out to the family my prayers are with you’ll.

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    Denise Peoples says

    Yes I’m gonna miss the phone calls three to four times a day the long and short talk we have I’ll always remember what we talked about …you left to soon … remember the talk we had about God… never will forget you brother my heart is hurting but God makes no mistake love you always Nicey your sister ❤️

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    Denise Peoples says

    Yes I’m gonna miss the phone calls three to four times a day the long and short talk we have I’ll always remember what we talked about …you left to soon … remember the talk we had about God… never will forget you brother my heart is hurting but God makes no mistake love you always Nicey your sister ❤️

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    Penny brown says

    Gable you will always be remembered in my heart, you stood by many people and guided us in many softball wins, rest my brother you got your wings so fly high.

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    Barbara Powell Sykes says

    You all have our prayers and condolences.

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