Frederick Brown

Frederick M. Brown, 73, passed away July 11, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio- Detroit Campus. Born in Columbus, OH, January 15, 1934 he earned a Bachlor’s Degree in Music Education from Ohio State University. He began a long career as a pianist and musician, which transcended all aspects of his life. He served his church, taught music and served the community, many times without remuneration. He donated his skills, to all who needed them, since he knew his abilities were a gift from God. He completed his Masters’ and a Specialist Degree from University of Toledo. Fred worked in both Elementary and Secondary Education and retired as a Start High School counselor after 40 years in 2001. As a 46year member of Warren A.M.E. Church, he was a trustee, steward and assisted the church as a pianist and choir director. He played for services, programs and wherever needed by clergy or member. He accompanied and directed the VIP and Inspirational Choirs, and worked with the Praise Team and Men’s Chorus. He was an Altar Companion, a member of the Brotherhood, Lay Organization, the Emaus Share Group and was named Father of the Year in 2002. He was also a member of the North Toledo Oldtimers Football Association and Ohio State Alumni Association. He remained a devoted fan of Ohio State University sports. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Lillie M. Brown, granddaughter Shante’ Brown, stepdaughter Angela Ricks, and three sisters Elfreda Berry, Mary Starks and Francis White. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter Lori Brown, stepdaughters Linda Sawyer of Pensacola, FL and Ramona Sawyer of Atlanta, GA, grandson Justin Kershaw of Columbus, OH, brother, John Brown of Columbus, OH, nephews Rick White of Columbus, OH, John White of Pensacola, FL and Edward Edgerton of Maumee, OH, sister in law Della Edgerton and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday 3 – 6 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, wake services Tuesday 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services 12:00 noon Warren A.M.E. Church, Pastor Otis Gordon officiate, interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Pensacola, FL. The family requests memorial donations to Warren A.M.E. Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The Florida arrangements will be handled by the Joe Morris and Sons Funeral Home, 701 N. DeVillier Street, Pensacola, FL. www.dalefh.com