Son of Henry Willis and Mattie Brown was born in Conway, Arkansas and raised in Springfield, Illinois.
"Cliff" migrated to Wisconsin to seek employment and has been married to his beautiful wife of over 50 years, Constance Loretta Stewart ("Connie") after patriotically serving his country during WWII overseas in Europe (France) in the United States Army.
Purchasing a home in Milwaukee to raise 7 children (Cynthia, Denise, Gail, Clifford, Stewart, Robert & Karen), he retired from A.O.Smith Corp and is currently residing in "Paradise"....Honolulu, Hawaii.
Founder of the "Brown Family Reunion", 1st African-American Church Council President & community activist of Hephatha Ev Lutheran Church (ELCA), "Dad" is "The Rock" of our family....
The "Best Father", "Devoted Husband" and "Good & Faithful Servant of GOD!"
A Loving "Great-Grandfather" who serves as the "Epitomy Of A "Good Man" was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and is now challenged with "fighting the good fight" of life in his "Golden Years" that our GOD has so richly blessed him with.
He is grateful for your love & prayers!
Show or express your love, compassion and support by donating your resources, time and talents to the Alzheimer's Association and..."Spread the Word!"
Get involved by: Participating thru the "Champion", "Advocacy" and "Public Policy Forums" groups. "Contact Your Legislature by writing a letter", "Light A Candle", "Participate in a Memory Walk", "Hold a Fund Raiser"; or, be creative in your support to "fight" this most devastating & fatal "family disease".
"MAKE A DIFFERENCE; WE NEED YOUR HELP!"
Thank you and "May GOD Bless & Keep You and your loved ones in HIS Loving Care".
With eternal love, Daughter, Gail Yvonne
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Please take a moment to add your name, relation and a short loving message in honor of "Dad" in our "Family Guest Book!" Thank you.
Some of my earliest and fondest memories are the memories of you and Aunt Connie coming to rochester to visit in the summers. those were very special times and will always remember and treasure them. you are in my prayers and thoughts and i hope that all will be fine.
Myron Brown
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Dad....There arent enough words in the world to let you know who you are or what you mean to me!! You are the most amazing person I could have ever had the chance of knowing, you were a FATHER to everyone in the family and held us together like glue..THE ROCK OF THE FAMILY, you were always respected by everyone, and made sure we always had everything we needed. I just want you too know Ive always looked up too you because you showed me what being a REAL MAN means, I will always love you and thanks for THE TRIPS...THE TALKS...THE STORIES & MOST OF ALL THANKS FOR BEING DAD!!!!!!
-MYRON-
Charles Brown
Thu, Oct 08, 2009
Hi Bro,
I just want to thank you for all the help you have been to the Brown Family. You were so helpful in getting the Brown Family Reunion Committee started. You helped to get the six sons of brothers Arthur and Henry Willis Brown together in California in an effort to bring the idea of having regular reunions to reality. You are a bright and shining star in our family. You are truly a great drum major for all of us and I want to thank you very much.
Your Brother,
Charles
Leola Whitley
Sun, Oct 04, 2009
Mr. Brown I really miss you her at Hephatha, your kind words or just to see you smiled has always been pleaasing to me. I pray that God will see you through this. Be bless Mr. Brown.
Rick Johnson
Sat, Oct 03, 2009
Hello Uncle Clifford,
I recall as a young child living in Springfield, Il we would pack the car and head to Milwaukee, I would be so excited to get to Uncle Clifford and Aunt Connie house. When we get there you would set up the projector and slides and we would watch videos of you and your family on vacations. I could sit for hours and listen you. You have been such a inspiration in all of our lives. I love you and may God bless you and your family.
Constance Loretta Brown ("PUDDIN"), Wife of Clifford Brown, Mother of 7 Children
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
"LIFE IS JUST A WHISPER IN TIME;
BUT, OUR LOVE WILL ENDURE THRU-OUT ETERNITY!"
I HAVE BEEN SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE. BEING MARRIED OVER 50 YEARS HAS, AT TIMES, BEEN A CHALLENGE; BUT, THE LOVING MEMORIES FAR OUTWEIGH ALL THINGS.
WE HAVE HAD A MARVELOUS EXPERIENCE ON "OUR" JOURNEY TOGETHER. WE HAVE HAD THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD TO HAVE CREATED AND RAISED (7) WONDERFUL CHILDREN WHO HAVE PRODUCED (9) GRANDCHILDREN, WITH (14) GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN.
I COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR MORE LOVE!
I COULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED HOW MUCH JOY, CONTENTMENT; OR, HOW MUCH LOVE COULD BE BESTOWED INTO MY LIFE.
"CLIFF" HAS GIVEN ME LOVE, RESPECT AND JOY. I SHALL REMAIN BY "HIS" SIDE THROUGH-OUT THIS CHALLENGE OF THIS ILLNESS.
I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE MY HUSBAND; AND, I LOVE YOU MORE THAN THESE WORDS CAN OR EVER WILL SAY...
YOUR LOVING & DEVOTED WIFE & MOTHER OF YOUR CHILDREN,
LOVE,
MRS. CLIFFORD BROWN ("PUDDIN")
Melvin E. Jones (Grandson of Dora (Brown) Moore.
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Hello Clifford,
It is with great honor that I write a few words during this difficult time in your life. Clifford you are to be commended for not only raising your own family during difficult times, but the passion & commitment you have shown for the entire Brown Family. You are truly a pillar of the Brown Organization, and we will never forget the love.
We love you & we are Praying for you.
This is from all the members of the Dora (Brown) Moore family.
AL Little
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Uncle Cliff(coua), is the true rock of the Brown family. Everything, he and Papa Brown taught me, is the reason I, am the person you see today.I, remember all the cross country trips he and Aunt Connie took us on.He is the the reason that I, just love to travel.I, have tried to teach my son his same value's.Not only is he the rock of the family, but he always will be my favorite uncle, and just in case if at times I, forgot to say,I love you very much,I, will say it again, to a real man's, man,,Lot's of Love,,,Peace
Pamela (Townsend) Hansen
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Hi Uncle Clifford,
May God continue to bless you and keep you. You are in my prayers and I wish you well. Enjoy your family and living in my one of favorite places,Hawaii. Say hello to Aunt Connie and may God continue to bless her and your family.
Love,
Your niece
Pam
Tony L Little
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
To uncle Cliff you truly have inspired me to be a real man, Threw your example's of how to be a leader,How to take care of your family and keeping the lord in your life. You showed us and taught us a lot in life just by the way you have always carried yourself. Are family is trully blessed to have you in our live's and we love you alot
Regina Johnson
Fri, Sep 18, 2009
Hello Uncle Cliff,
You are a blessing to your family, May God Bless You and Keep You in His Care Today, Tomorrow, and Always.
Love Regina
Don (Donnie) Brown
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
Uncle Clifford,
You have always been a shinninf star in my live. A father I didn't have as a child. An insperation on how to be a good father and husband. My God be with you. I love you.
Donnie
Erica Johnson
Mon, Sep 07, 2009
God Bless you Mr. Brown.
James Wright (Hollis)
Sat, Sep 05, 2009
There are very few people that I have chosen to follow as stellar role models in my life. Uncle Clifford, you are definitely one of them. From as far back as I can remember I recognized you as being the definition of what a "real man" should be. Not only to his family, but also to his friends, community, co-workers, and anyone he encountered as he traveled through life and from location to location seeing and enjoying this wonderful creation. Maybe you never knew that I was watching, listening, and learning from you, but I was. Maybe I never said "thank you," but I do. You are definitely a part of who I am and I will always love and cherish you. - Your nephew, James
Charlene Brown Nelson J.D.
Fri, Sep 04, 2009
Uncle Clifford,
You have always been a role model and a wonderful uncle. I appreciate your dedication to the Brown family. You have been instrumental in promoting unity and awareness of our heritage. I have a lifetime of wonderful memories of you. Thank you so much!
Love,
Charlene
Machelle' Brown
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
I have always considered you my father and I love you dearly. You are a prime example of how a father should be...a role model. Thank you for helping make my best friend, the fine man and loving father he is today. We all love you and cherish you.
Karen Brown
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Dad, I Love you with my every breath. I sometimes wonder why God has thought so much of me to give me you for my father, but I do not ask questions I only thank him for you everyday. My only wish is that every little boy or girl born, have a father such as yourself. You have made me who I am today. You have taught me the foundations to becoming a strong person. You have instilled in me christianity and family morals. You have shown me the valleys and mountians and oceans of God's Country. For it wasn't school, friends or family where I learned what really matters, it was from you and for that I say Thank You. You are and always will be forever imbedded in my Soul.
I will always love you,and think about you all the time.
Kisses, your daughter
Karen
Kanai Brown
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
I love you great-grandpa!
Katrina Brown
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
My prayers are always with you Dad, the most giving grandfather in town! Love you much and always...your sweetie pie, Katrina (granddaughter).
Gail Yvonne O'Neil
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
Daughter of Clifford Brown appreciates and thanks all those who so unselfishly donate their time, resources, talents and creative efforts to support the Alzheimer's Association, vicitims as well as the family members who are challenged with this most devasting & fatal "family disease." Thank you so very much!
"May GOD Bless & Keep You In HIS Loving Care!"
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