George Edward Brown

George Edward Brown was born January 27, 1970 in St Louis, Missouri to the Late Richard Lee Brown Sr., and Clytee Scott Brown. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Kennerly Temple C.O.G.I.C under the leadership of the Late Bishop R.J. Ward. He attended the Tri Action Life Center under the leadership of Pastors Gary & Delores Burgess. More importantly, George developed a personal relationship with the Lord and it was that relationship that sustained him. George was a 1988 graduate of Berkeley Senior High School, where he played football as a quarterback and he led Berkeley to its first State Championship. Following high school, he was recruited to Illinois State University to play football as a quarterback for the Redbirds. He graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Recreation Administration. In 1992, George moved to Atlanta where he completed an internship with the Decatur Parks and Recreation under the supervision of his lifelong friend, Terrance Ramsey. He also went to Barber school to obtain his license. He was a Master Barber for over 25 years! George was the founder, owner and operator of Heroes At Home Barbershop for about 23 years. The motto of the Barbershop is “Giving back to the Community.” George had many saying but one he liked most was “It’s not just a cut, it’s an experience.” George started a number of community initiatives such as: a back to school supply drive, college scholarships, food drives, hygiene packets for incarcerated inmates reentry program, men’s health discussions, family holiday picnics, free haircuts for under privileged children and many other humanitarian initiatives. He was honored by the CBS Surprise Squad & the Atlanta Journal Constitution as a Hometown Hero. He was dedicated to his community. George founded Heroes In Action, Inc. to continue serving the community. George coached his daughter’s softball team, where he was able to utilize his ABC’s to success. On an early Saturday morning you could catch George out lining the fields in preparation for the games, he was always “In it to Win it”. He never waited on others to do what he could do and he invested all he had in every single game. Sunday, October 25, 2020, he had an opportunity to spend time on a zoom call with over 65 friends sharing their stories and memories with George and at the end everyone unmuted and said “We love you George”! Also, the Steelers won and George said “we are 6-0”. George was a lifelong Steeler and Laker fan for over 45 years. Monday, October 26, 2020 he transitioned to be with the Lord. He fought to live and never gave up. He was “in it to Win it” and now he has WON! His journey in this life is over but he planted many trees and left a lot of healthy, strong, committed branches and we will continue his love for humanity, community development and education. George leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter, Ashley Brooke Brown of Lithonia, GA; his loving and praying mother, Clytee Brown of St. Louis, MO; four sisters, Velma Brown Rice (Marrell), Venessa A. Brown, Cynthia M. Brown and Celia A. Williams; one biological brother, Richard Lee Brown Jr. (Kim), and a number of chosen brothers; two nieces, Christy Williams and Britney Brown; one nephew, Wayne K. Brown; two great nephews, Leeland Brown and Tyler Brown; the Heroes at Home family; the Heroes in Action family; and a host of personal friends, acquaintances, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Brown Sr. who was his HERO!

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George Edward Brown

January 27, 1970 - October 26, 2020