Jerry L. Brown, 89, of Winder passed away on March 9, 2024. He was born February 11, 1935, in Gwinnett County, in the area now known as the Gwinnett Civic Center grounds. Jerry was raised on the family farm on North Brown Road in the Sugarloaf Mills area. He graduated valedictorian from Duluth High School in 1955, and from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Management, in 1959.
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He was active in the community as Gwinnett County grew through the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. He supported and or was a member of many organizations including Gwinnett Rotary for 20 years. Jerry served as mayor of Suwanee in 1983-84 and served on the County’s Parks and Recreation Board.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Pat) Brown; sons, Gerald (Jerry) and Joseph(Joey) Brown all of Winder; and Darla (Bruce) and Rex Everett of Buford; He was preceded in death by his parents, Estus and Evie Lou Brown; his sister, and brother-in-law, Opal and James and three of their children of Lawrenceville, and his cherished daughter, Debbie Carol Brown.
Jerry was known for his love of animals, his kindness, gentleness and his humor, which will be missed by many.
A private family interment service will be held at graveside in Jerry’s family plot in Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Evans Funeral Home, Inc. of Jefferson handled arrangements.
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