Ray Brown Obituary
The memory of Ray Brown of Jefferson, North Carolina, who passed away on August 22, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray Brown to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Ray's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Ray's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Major Armfield and Martha Louise Baugess Brown; and his siblings, Fred Brown, Mable Covington, Ottie Blevins, Marie Edwards and Lounell Hubble.
He is survived by: his daughter Jill Poteat (Johnny) of West Jefferson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Generations Ashe Assisted Living Memory Care, 182 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694.