Mr. Eddie Brown, Jr.

Eddie Brown, Jr. was born on May 12, 1949 in Brandon, Mississippi to the late Lula Brown and Eddie Brown Sr., who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by siblings John Watts, Elbert "Pap" (Lula) Watts, Jr., Velma Jean Robinson, O.V. Miller and Else Tyson. He grew up in Rankin County in the Evergreen Community and joined the Evergreen United Methodist Church (currently Evergreen Christian Community Church) after confessing Christ at an early age. Eddie was affectionately know as "Bunk" and was characterized as a leader that many looked up to for advice and assistance. He was notorious for being described as a people person with a generous heart. After finishing his education at Carter High School of Brandon, Mississippi in 1969, he began working at Stone Containers in Pearl, Mississippi as a Supervisor for a number of years. He enjoyed watching his favorite sports teams, the New England Patriots, Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Lakers (namely LeBron James). Also, he loved to listen to country music. He was blessed to father three children, Shenna, Shelia and Eddie, III also known as "Pooh Pooh." Bunk's health eventually began to decline which resulted in the diminishing or his eyesight. Therefore, he was unable to go back to his job. He left the workforce and relied on caregivers, neighbors, family and friends to assist him with everyday necessities that promoted a better quality of life for him. On August 1, 2023, Eddie Brown transitioned from this earthly life to a land of eternity. He is survived by: two daughters, Shenna Brown of Pearl, Mississippi and Shelia Grant McKinnis of Florence, Mississippi; one son, Eddie Brown, III of Pelahatchie, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Stephen Courtney Grant, Johnise McKinnis and Shenise McKinnis; three great grandchildren,; Sib-lings: Ocie Watson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Ruby Jean (John Henry) Walker of Brandon, Mississippi, Robert Brown and Christine (Alfred) Anderson, both of Rochester, New York, Kenneth (Maggie) Brown of Rochester, New York, Barbara Ann (Allen) Matthews of Jackson, Michi-gan, and Tony (Brenda) Brown of Byram, Mississippi.

Mr. Eddie Brown, Jr.

May 12, 1949 - August 1, 2023