King Horace Brown, Sr. was born in rural Jefferson County, Florida on April 3, 1937. He was the son of Lafayette Brown, Sr., and Rosanna Slater Brown. Horace was the sixth of seven children and on July 22, 2024, he transitioned to his glory resting place. He was preceded in death by his parents; his special daughter, Connie Brown-Cox; his son, Felix Bush; brother, Lafayette Brown, Jr.; and sisters, Bernice Brown, Gladys Brown Hatcher, Nellie Ree Manning, and Dorothy Mae Brown Hardy.
Horace gave his life to Christ at an early age and grew up in his family church, Mount Pleasant A.M.E. He was educated in the Jefferson County Public Schools. After relocating to Palmetto, Florida, he met the love of his life, wife, Mary Francis Brown. He landed his career job with Waste Management, known as one of the leading providers of comprehensive waste management. After 36 years of service, he retired in 1998. He touched the lives of many with his kindness and love, leaving behind a profound impact on his family and friends.
Horace lived a life of simplicity by finding joy in the little things and cherishing the moments he spent with loved ones. His hobby was fishing, which he did regularly in his leisure time. You would never hear him talk about "The big one that got away," because he seemed to always bring home "a mess of fish." When he took family fishing with him, he would always tell them to "Cast out and Hook'em." He also had a thing for fashion. He loved sporting the latest styles and regularly received compliments on his look. He was GQ, hands down. One thing is for sure he loved Red Bird peppermint candies and if you were lucky, he would share one with you. Horace always placed the needs of others before his own. His unconditional love and unwavering support brought comfort to those around him. He was a man of few words but had a heart full of love.
Horace leaves a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories that will be carried in the hearts of those he leaves behind. Wife, Mary Francis Brown; Three Daughters, Deborah "Toni" Hutchinson (Kenny, deceased), Jasmine Parham (Warren), and Pamela Hall (Freddie); Two Sons, Cedric Brown (Deborah) and King Horace Brown, Jr. (Kim); One Brother, Izear "Ike" Brown (Ruby, deceased); Nine Grandchildren, Latron Brown, Keatron Strougther, Travis Parham, Tswana Cooper, Amanda Jackson-Belvin (Kenneth), Tarea Bush, Alexis Brown, Kimberly King Brown, and Nicholas Miranda; Six Great-grandchildren, La'Niyah Bostic, Reagan Strougther, Kegan Belvin, Kaiden Strougther, Rhyland Washington, and Lady Kensleigh Belvin of Memphis. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives, and friends.
