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~ December 2, 2001
Saturday, December 8, 20012:00 EM.
Tabernacle Baptist Church1223 Laney'Walker Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Otis B. Moss, III ~ Pastor
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in Columbus, Mississippi on August 27, 1927, the oldest of three children produced by the marriage of Sarah and Henry Brownlee, Sr. He departed this life on Sunday, December 2, 2001, at the age of seventy-four (74), in Birmingham, Alabama.
Sgt. Brownlee’s family moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama when he was a child. He attended public school in Tuscaloosa and later worked at the Central Foundry Company in suburban Holt, Alabama, along with his father until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953.
During his twenty-one (21) years in the Army, Sgt. Brownlee was a soldier’s soldier, serving with great honor in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. An expert marksman, Sgt. Brownlee was recognized with the following awards: the National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars, four Overseas Bars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation and five Good Conduct Medals.
Sgt. Brownlee furthered his education and training while enlisted in the Army. He received a graphics arts diploma from the Augusta Area Technical School, attended a management-training course in Ansbach, Germany and was enrolled in a Non-Commissioned Officer’s leadership class in Wurzburg, Germany.
Three years ago, Sgt. Brownlee was united in marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Mrs. Martha L. Brownlee. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Earl and Gary Brownlee. A third son, Alfred, lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Growing up, they were known around Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as “The Brownlee Boys”.
In addition to his wife, Sgt. Brownlee is survived by: a brother, James Edward (Beatrice) Brownlee of Tuscaloosa, AL; an informally adopted daughter, Alisia LaVette Sermons of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren by “The Brownlee Boys”, Kim, Alfred, Jr., Gerilyn, Shauntae, LaTonya, Demetrius and Warren; eleven great grandchildren; also cherishing his memories are his relatives, extended family members and friends.
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Presiding ~ Reverend Otis B. Moss, III
Processional
P rayer
Minister Joan Harrell
Scripture R eadings
Old Testament ~ Deacon Leonard Betts New Testament ~ Sister Margaret Veasley
Selection Music Ministry
Obituary Read Silently
A cknowledgements Sister Patsy Scott
R emarks Family & Friends
Selection
Music Ministry (Solo)
E ulogy
Reverend Otis B. Moss, III
R ecessional
Interment
Monday, December 10, 2001 11:30 A.M.
Beaufort National Cemetery ~ Beaufort, SC
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Mfl) nothing evil cross this door, and may ill fortune never pry about these windows; may the roar and rain go by. Strengthened by faith, these rafters will withstand the batt ring o f the storm; this hearth, though all the world grow chilly will keep us warm. Peace shall walk softly through these rooms, touching our lips with holy wine, till ev’ry casual comer blooms into a shrine. Laughter shall drown the raucous shout, and though these sheltering walls are thin, may they be strong to keep hate out and hold love in.
T he family would like to thank their many friends for all acts of kindness shown during the passing of their loved one. M ay G od bless you and keep you in our prayers.
~ Louis Untermeyer ~
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