SK GERARD J BROWN Virginia Beach - Gerard "Jerry" J. Brown, 83, our beloved father and grandfather passed away on November 9, 2011. Mr. Brown retired from the U.S. Air Force reserves after twenty nine years and Northrop Grumman after twenty six years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than fifty-five years, a member of council Mother Teresa of Calcutta 12117, where he was Charter Grand Knight, past Grand Knight and past Faithful Navigator. He volunteered for the Knights many charities including the Special Olympics. He also volunteered for the Korean War Veterans. Mr. Brown was a parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife Magdalena Brown, daughter Harriet Morgan, grandson Taylor Brown and a great grandson Cody Benbrook. Survivors include four children Mary Walters, Norma Brogan (Larry), Gerard Brown (Deidra) and Clara Whitaker (Gary), fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 19, 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus for their charities at K of C Council 12117, 4001 Inglewood Ct. Virginia Beach, VA 23456. |