Lowell Irvin Brown's Obituary
Lowell Irvin Brown, 72, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Pastor L. J. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
Born on February 4, 1953, in Montgomery County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Brown and Bonnie Lee Myrick Brown. A devoted minister of the Gospel for many years, Lowell faithfully served many congregations including Bethlehem Baptist Church in Norwood and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Albemarle and served for 21 years as the Chaplain of the Taylor House. His calling in life was to share the love of Christ, often gifting Bibles and words of encouragement to those around him.
Lowell was known for his generous heart, humble spirit, and unwavering faith. He was a jokester who loved to laugh and bring joy to others. His family remembers him as a true servant of God—a good man whose life was marked by kindness and compassion.
He enjoyed playing golf and had a fondness for classic television, especially The Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke, and Bonanza. An avid reader, he cherished quiet moments with a good book and a deeper understanding of God’s Word.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Vickie Butler Brown; his children: L. J. Brown and wife Jenny of Albemarle, Daniel Jason Brown and wife Anna of Oakboro, and April Brown Nickel of Albemarle; and his grandchildren: Abigail and Justin Rogers, Nathaniel Brown, Elijah Brown, Bailey Brown, Elisabeth Brown, and Avery Brown. He is also survived by his brothers, Danny Brown and Randy Brown, both of Robbins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Brown and Bobby Brown.
Lowell’s legacy of faith, love, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 32283 Bethlehem Church Rd, Norwood, NC 28128, to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 703 Snuggs St., Albemarle, NC 28001 or to the Gideons International.
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