John Brown was born on September 27, 1962 to the
union of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jr. and Edna Brown in
Chicago, Illinois. He was the eighth of nine siblings to
this union.
John is preceded in death by his parents; Clarence Jr and
Edna Brown, three brothers; Willie, Drexel and Charles
and three sisters; Barbara, Toysteen and Gloria.
John attended Frederick Von Schiller Elementary School
and Edwin G. Cooley Vocational High School. John had a
likeness in wood shop course.
John was brought up as a child under the late Bishop
Elijah Louden of the Burning Bush Church of Holiness.
He had a passion for playing chess and enjoyed music
and riding his bike. He will always be in our hearts.
He departed this life on April 16, 2021.
John leaves to cherish his memories: One sister, Mattie
Conner; one brother, Benjamin Brown; and a host of
uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives
and friends.
Musical Prelude ................................. Pastor Bernard Clark
Processional ........................................... Family & Minister
Scripture ........................................................ Ire Nettles
Prayer .............................................. Pastor Bernard Clark
Selection ........................................... Pastor Bernard Clark
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ............. At a Later Date
Obituary .............................................. LaRhonda Conner
Remarks (2 min. please) ............................ Friends & Others
Selection - “Stand” by Donnie McClurkin ......Pastor Bernard Clark
Eulogy ............................................. Pastor Bernard Clark
Benediction ........................................................ Minister
Recessional ........................................... Family & Minister
Mount Hope Cemetery
11500 S. Fairfield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60655
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Service: 10:30 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644