John Brown

John Floyd Brown Sr., 81, of Spring Creek, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, December 30, 2011. He was born February 1, 1930 in Sopchoppy, Florida to the late Ralph and Myrtle Cruse Brown. He was a caring husband, loving father, and a wonderful papa. Mr. Brown was a well respected man and a member of the Shady Sea Baptist Church in Spring Creek. Survivors include: his loving wife of 39 years, Mary Alaska Langston Brown; Sons: John (Lori) Brown Jr. of Georgia and Jerry (Barbara) Brown of Sopchoppy; Daughter: Sharon Brown of Medart; Step-sons: Franklin (Donna) Pearce of Woodville, Lionel Pearce and Daniel Pearce both of Crawfordville; Sisters: Priscilla (Tommy) Hamm and Clarica (Sal) Martocci both of Tallahassee. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. He will forever be loved and missed and in the hearts of his family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 2, 2012, at the Shady Sea Baptist Church, Spring Creek, Florida with Pastor Pat McArthur officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. Interment will follow at Debra Nell Cemetery in Spring Creek. Please remember the family and friends in prayer. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 or Shady Sea Baptist Church, 47 Shady Sea St., Crawfordville, FL 32327. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME 850-559-3380. Please sign the online guestbook at www.forbesfuneralhome.net.