Jerry Edward Brown, 65, of Bedford, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born August 9, 1946 in Bedford, VA, a son of the late Hazel Ellis Brown and Henry Edward Brown. Jerry was the owner/operator of Brown’s Construction of VA, Inc. He was also a founder and current president of the Southern Building Systems, Inc. He was a member of the Virginia National Guard where he held the rank of master sergeant. He was a long-standing and very active member of the Bedford Breakfast Lions Club and of the Bedford Elks Lodge #2844. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Hancock Brown. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Brown McCaskill and her husband, Andrew McCaskill of Thailand; a brother, Larry Brown and his fiancée, Jennifer Moore of Bedford; three grandchildren, Josiah Edward McCaskill, Moriah Marcelle McCaskill and Elijah Andrew McCaskill all of Thailand; and his fiancée, Rhonda Prah and her two sons, Brian Davis and Kyle Prah, all of Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jerry to the Bedford Breakfast Lions Club, PO Box 275, Bedford, VA 24523. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be conducted at 1 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Tharp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Vernon DeLong officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.
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“We cannot adequately express our sincere gratitude for your supreme level of service. Deep in our hearts we knew that, second only to our Lord Jesus Christ, our son was in loving hands at Tharp. You truly set the gold standard in personal service. We are truly fortunate to be associated with such a fine group of caregivers.”
- Jerry & Ronda Smith, Forest, VA
Jerry Edward Brown
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Sunday, February 19 2012
jery brown died and t740. oneimhe world was in shock i am so sorry for rhonda prah her husband died and jerry and i have gooten very close we used to go the the lions club every saturday and shoot at that match and that will never happen again my heart goes out for rhonda and family jerry we will miss u.
Dylan mckiiney
Bedford.va -
Tuesday, February 07 2012
O, I am so sorry to read of the loss of Jerry. When I saw him last he said he was fine.
Larry, he loved you greatly. I know you will miss him forever.
Susan,Andrew and family he loved you and was so proud of you all. When he would say Susie he would glow like a candle.
Rhonda and family you were blessed to have had Jerry in your life even for a short while.
Brown family,BCV family and friends...God bless each of you as you travel on without Jerry...keep him close to your heart.
Brenda K.
Gretna,Va -
Thursday, January 26 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Larry and the Brown Family. Jerry was a great guy and will be greatly missed.
Sorry for your loss.
Andy Pribble and Pribble Auction Group
Lynchburg, VA -
Thursday, January 26 2012
We would like to extend out condolences on the loss of Susan's father. We know that your faith will carry you through this tough time and we are here to assist in anyway possible.
Mark & Angela McCaskill (brother-in-law & sister-in-law)
Vinton, VA -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
To Susan, Larry and Tom,
Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the grieving. Said a wise man to one deep in sorrow, "I did not come to comfort you; God only can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for you in your time of sorrow.
Barbara -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
I'm very sorry for The Brown Family loss of Jerry. I did not know Jerry very well personally, but my Dad, Jim McKeon has worked by his side with Brown's Construction for 20 years and for that I'm forever greatful.
Jerry was always there for our family. One story particular...my brother broke his leg playing football in high school. When I came home he was lying in a hospital bed...in our living room! I asked my Dad, "Where did you get this hospital bed!?" He smiled and said, "Jerry." He never hesitated to hel out, with anything. Thank you Jerry Brown. Thank you Brown's Construction. -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
The world has lost a great man and the Heavens have gained an Angel. Jerry hired me to work at Brown's Construction 15 years ago. He was always laughing and joking. Its hard for me to realize that he will never walk in the door again. But I know that he is watching down on us, and I know Larry Brown, his brother, will carry on his legacy as he would have. My deepest sympathy goes out to his daughter Susan and husband Andrew and their children, Larry and Jennifer and his family, the rest of Jerry's family and the Brown's Construction family. We will all miss him.
Debbie Curry
Thaxton, Va. -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
I am very sorry for the loss of Jerry. He was a great friend for many years; and one of my school buddies from years ago. To the family i will surely remember you in my prayers. Wayne Skinnell Lynchburgh Va.
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Wednesday, January 25 2012
RIP Jerry Brown. My condolences to the Brown family.
Libby Rexrode
Bedford -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
My family and I have known Jerry since we moved to the Huddleston area in 1954. We lovingly referred to their family as the "brownies". Jerry, myself and my husband, Glenn, went to Staunton River together. Jerry, the other youth in the area and my brothers spent a lot of time together playing Rook in my father's country store. Wanda was one of my best friends. We are sorry for your loss and he will be missed by all who knew him. On behalf of my mother, Dorothy Dellis, my brothers, Gary and Donald (Duck) Dellis and Glenn and myself, we extend our sympathy to all the family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Patricia D. Stevens
Moneta VA -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
Jim and I would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Brown family at this difficult time.
As we came to know Jerry for the past 20 years, we found him to be a kind and charming individual,with a twinkle in his eyes, and a smile on his face to anyone he met. He held a deep passion for his business and his community, and it showed with the countless hours and dedication he devoted to both.
It was not unusual for Jerry to bring in the kids to lend a hand at a "first job", our son Adam included. Some of those once young men, are now grown,and still work for the company today. Others went on to start endeavors of their own, thanks to the experience they received working for Jerry.
He brought Jim on board as a partner, and intrusted him to serve as his Vice President of Brown's Construction, and to head up the Building Division of the Company. Something which we will both be eternally grateful for.
Thank you Jerry, for everything you did for us, your beloved family and loved ones, and for the guidance, knowledge and experience your shared with your Browns Construction "Family".
Your legacy as the founder and leader of Brown's Construction of Virginia will live on, through every life you touched...
Sincerely,
Jane and Jim McKeon
Bedford -
Wednesday, January 25 2012
While reading in the news paper, I came across the name of Jerry your dear loved one.
I understand the pain that this time can cause, so I wanted to take this time to express my condolence to you for your loss. I know that a time like this is never easy to deal with. If fact it causes only grief. That's why the scriptures at (1 Corth. 15:26)--Calls death an " Enemy" to mankind because it takes our loved ones away from us. However I wanted to share a thought with you that comforted me when I lost a family member in death. The man Job in ( Job 14:14) asks" If an able-bodied man dies can he live again?". Happily Jesus answers in ( John 5:28,29)-" Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life" Imagine a resurrection or a bringing back to life. And right here on earth.--( Ps.37:29)-“The righteous themselves will posses the earth. And they will reside forever upon it”. Jesus in ( John 5:28) was relaying a promise from his heavenly Father-(Jehovah-(Ps.83:18) who at (Titus 1:2) says is a " God who can not lie" Well I hope that you will be able to draw some comfort from these scriptural thoughts as I did. Now I will end by saying, may you find peace in the bible's promises and in the treasured memories of your dear loved one. -
Tuesday, January 24 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Jerry and and Wanda were our good friends for many years.
Sincerely,
Joy M. Hartle
Salisbury, NC
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