Howard Junior Brown

When I've been to my last service and fades softly on the air the note of the last song for me and then the final prayer. When friends arise and slowly walk down the long chapel aisle to take a look at my cold corpse as they pass in single file there may be words of flattery, some may even sneer, some may sob, some may cry, some may not shed a tear. But be what may, this much I know - I will no longer care; no earthly voice can reach me as I climb that golden stair. Now pen in hand I'm writing you this my last request, don't grieve for me, don't wish me back for I am one most blessed. I have a hope beyond the grave, I am secure in God's great love. I leave this empty world with all it's cares for a mansion up above. Though it be hard please wear a smile, rejoice and praise our God. Tis only this old shell of mine you place beneath the sod. ==========================

Howard Junior Brown, 82, of Beckley, WV formerly of Kincaid, WV passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at ARH in Beckley.

Born December 24, 1934 he was the son of the late John Woodie and Ethel Lovell Brown.

Howard was a U.S Army Veteran. After the service he was the Milk Man for Valley Bell Dairy. In later years he worked for the Raleigh County Sheriffs Office. Howard was of the Methodist faith, a member of the Beckley Moose Lodge, and part of the Crime Stoppers having been awarded Crime Stopper of the Year.

Preceding him in death were three brothers; Carl, Clinton, and Eddie Brown and two sisters; Annie, and Julia Ola Brown.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Nancy Rae Ammar Brown, one daughter; Tammy Brown, and one grandson; Greg Brown and his wife, Courtney; three pets, Rocky and Beason his dogs and Jake the cat; two brothers; Glen Brown and his wife, Carol and James Brown and his companion Paulette; along with numerous nieces and nephews..

Funeral service will be 1:00 P. M. Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Sargent J.L. Mitchell Chaplin WV State Police officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Greg Brown, James Miller, Corporal Roger Bircham, Corporal Raschard Cox, Wayne Ramsey, and Teddy Goins.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Professional services were arranged by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.