Wilbert Brown Jr.

WILBERT BROWN, JR., “JUNE,” son of the late Wilbert Brown and Lucille Brown-Johnson, was born November 6, 1937, in Seaboard, North Carolina. During his sickness, he would often say, I want to see JESUS, I want to go to HEAVEN.” The LORD JESUS CHRIST answered his call on November 14th, 2025. He is now present with his LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. He loved the LORD and at an early age accepted HIM, as he would tell the story, while sitting on the “morning bench” at his church in Seaboard, North Carolina, where he received/believed in JESUS, as his Daddy stood by. At an early age, after coming to Richmond, VA he met his devoted wife, the love of his life, Joyce Brown. He stole her heart when he sang to her, “Since I met you, baby, my whole life has changed.” They fell in love and married. November 18th would mark 67 years of marriage. JESUS was the Center of their joy! Amen! He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Brown, Sr.; mother, Lucille Brown-Johnson, son, Wilbert Brown, III; brother, Eddie Louise Brown, Sr.; and brothers, George Brown and James Henry Brown; sisters, Mary Deloach, Armenta Ash, and Louise Lofton. He was employed by many companies. He became a Tractor Trailer driver, employed by Bristol Steel, where he delivered steel to different states for over 10 years. He was the “best” tractor trailer driver around. Later he was employed by the City of Richmond. During his employment there, he worked as a Street Sweeper Driver, and became Supervisor. Later he continued to work as a Street Sweeper Driver, and also bought a “dump truck,” wanting his own business, and worked for years driving/hauling to different construction sites. He retired from the City of Richmond on December 1, 1999, after 25 years of dedicated service. In his early life in Richmond, VA, he became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Reverend John Bishop Gordon. Later he became a member of Fair Oaks Baptist Church, Fermer Taylor Jr., Pastor. After covid- pandemic, he joined his wife and family and worshipped at the Living Word Bible Church, formerly known as, Richmond Bible Church, Pastor Lloyd Price and Pastor Dale Price held a very special place in his heart. Wilbert “June” loved singing and sang many years with different groups. He began singing with his brothers and the group was called, “The Gospel Harmonaires” for five years. Later, he sang with “The Holy Gospel Singers. One day, he said, “I want to sing with my baby, my daughter. In 1985, with Joyce as Manager of the group, they began their Gospel singing Ministry called, “The Gospel Three.” They recorded their first Sound Recording at Que Studio in Falls Church, VA in 1995, and sang together up until his sickness for 40 years! He enjoyed JESUS, singing, vacationing with his family, working on cars and especially spending time with his loving and devoted sisters and brothers and also his devoted sister-in-laws, who visited him often helping/supporting him through his sickness, as well as other family and friends. Until the time JESUS call us home or rapture HIS Church, he leaves to keep his memory alive, his devoted wife, Joyce Brown; daughters, Phyllis Brown and Diane Brown Ross (devoted); grandchildren, Tanika Brown, Alvin Sanches Ross, Wilbert De’shon Ross, Devon Brown, Ernest Ross, Ashley Ross Parrish and Matthew Ross; twelve great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; brothers, Willie Brown (Clara), Thurman Brown (Theresa), Ervin Leon Brown (Linda), John Brown; sisters, Lula Smith, Martha Boone, Lucille Brown Booker; sister-in-laws, Caroline Scott (Scotty), Antoinette Byrdsong (James), Ramona Silver, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; a devoted cousin/brother, William Eaton “Junie”, and his wife, Mary.

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Wilbert Brown Jr.

November 6, 1937 - November 14, 2025