Mr. Andy Brown, 87, of 2010 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Magnolia Manor. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday , March 1, 2009 in the chapel at People's Funeral Service of Columbus, Inc. , 1604 Talbotton Road with Brother Michael J. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL with military honors accorded. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00PM until 6:00PM at the funeral home according to People's Funeral Service of Columbus. Mr. Brown was born on November 11, 1922 to Jennie and Moses Brown. Andy didn't have long to enjoy a carefree childhood, at the age of 4 he lost his father to complications to diabetes. Andy went into action as the man of the house to care for his sisters and his then 6month old brother. He became adept at hunting and fishing and by accounts of his friends and family was a regular Davy Crockett. Andy's skill was not limited to the great outdoors, he was also known as a genius in school by his classmates and teachers. Though he didn't have much time for school, whenever he came he mastered everything put before him. His teacher would come to the family farm and beg Andy's mother, Jennie, to allow him to represent the school in spelling bees and if permissible, Andy would win every match to the highest level.
Andy was not able to complete his formal education due to his responsibilities and an innate sense of adventure so he joined the Army for the first time at age 17, exaggerating his age so he could fight for his country and make his family proud. Having seen so much during his first tour he came home a proud soldier to find his wife.
He met Rosie Mae Bowie, a sweet and beautiful Mississippi country girl. He knew he had found his prize and after winning her father over with a few huge mullets, he soon married Rosie Mae and began a family. He and Rosie had six beautiful children and moved to Fort Myers, Fl. Later, they decided to separate and Rosie moved back to Mississippi with their youngest son.
While in Fort Myers, Andy met another pretty young Rose: Rosia Lee Boston, a widower and mother of 3. They combined families and had 4 children together. Though they parted ways after having their youngest daughter, they remained the best of friends throughout his life.
Andy lived a rich 87 years on this earth and could mingle with anyone from a doctor to a pauper and be engaging. He was a black belt in judo and instructed soldiers in the art during his military service, He was also company drill and ceremony instructor and was said to be able to leave his troops in step, get a cup of coffee, come back, and still fall in right on time. He traveled all over and spoke conversational German, Spanish, and Tagalong. He spent the rest of his life honing his extraordinary talent in cooking, mathematics, history, weaponry, and mechanics. Surviving his memory are his sister Minnie Mitchell, brother Garfield Brown; children, Andy Brown Jr., Jeanette Brown-Moore, John Allen Brown, Johnnie Lee Brown, Josephine (Eddie) Brown-Jenkins, Robert (Tracy) Lee Brown, Willa Mae Brown, Betty Rae (Harrett"Pete") Borders, Bobbie Wallace and last but not least Rebecca Brown; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.
Andy was not able to complete his formal education due to his responsibilities and an innate sense of adventure so he joined the Army for the first time at age 17, exaggerating his age so he could fight for his country and make his family proud. Having seen so much during his first tour he came home a proud soldier to find his wife.
He met Rosie Mae Bowie, a sweet and beautiful Mississippi country girl. He knew he had found his prize and after winning her father over with a few huge mullets, he soon married Rosie Mae and began a family. He and Rosie had six beautiful children and moved to Fort Myers, Fl. Later, they decided to separate and Rosie moved back to Mississippi with their youngest son.
While in Fort Myers, Andy met another pretty young Rose: Rosia Lee Boston, a widower and mother of 3. They combined families and had 4 children together. Though they parted ways after having their youngest daughter, they remained the best of friends throughout his life.
Andy lived a rich 87 years on this earth and could mingle with anyone from a doctor to a pauper and be engaging. He was a black belt in judo and instructed soldiers in the art during his military service, He was also company drill and ceremony instructor and was said to be able to leave his troops in step, get a cup of coffee, come back, and still fall in right on time. He traveled all over and spoke conversational German, Spanish, and Tagalong. He spent the rest of his life honing his extraordinary talent in cooking, mathematics, history, weaponry, and mechanics. Surviving his memory are his sister Minnie Mitchell, brother Garfield Brown; children, Andy Brown Jr., Jeanette Brown-Moore, John Allen Brown, Johnnie Lee Brown, Josephine (Eddie) Brown-Jenkins, Robert (Tracy) Lee Brown, Willa Mae Brown, Betty Rae (Harrett"Pete") Borders, Bobbie Wallace and last but not least Rebecca Brown; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.
Mr. Andy Brown, 87, of 2010 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Magnolia Manor. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday , March 1, 2009 in the chapel at People's Funeral Service of Columbus, Inc. , 1604 Talbotton Road with Brother Michael J. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL with military honors accorded. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00PM until 6:00PM at the funeral home according to People's Funeral Service of Columbus. Mr. Brown was born on November 11, 1922 to Jennie and Moses Brown. Andy didn't have long to enjoy a carefree childhood, at the age of 4 he lost his father to complications to diabetes. Andy went into action as the man of the house to care for his sisters and his then 6month old brother. He became adept at hunting and fishing and by accounts of his friends and family was a regular Davy Crockett. Andy's skill was not limited to the great outdoors, he was also known as a genius in school by his classmates and teachers. Though he didn't have much time for school, whenever he came he mastered everything put before him. His teacher would come to the family farm and beg Andy's mother, Jennie, to allow him to represent the school in spelling bees and if permissible, Andy would win every match to the highest level.
Andy was not able to complete his formal education due to his responsibilities and an innate sense of adventure so he joined the Army for the first time at age 17, exaggerating his age so he could fight for his country and make his family proud. Having seen so much during his first tour he came home a proud soldier to find his wife.
He met Rosie Mae Bowie, a sweet and beautiful Mississippi country girl. He knew he had found his prize and after winning her father over with a few huge mullets, he soon married Rosie Mae and began a family. He and Rosie had six beautiful children and moved to Fort Myers, Fl. Later, they decided to separate and Rosie moved back to Mississippi with their youngest son.
While in Fort Myers, Andy met another pretty young Rose: Rosia Lee Boston, a widower and mother of 3. They combined families and had 4 children together. Though they parted ways after having their youngest daughter, they remained the best of friends throughout his life.
Andy lived a rich 87 years on this earth and could mingle with anyone from a doctor to a pauper and be engaging. He was a black belt in judo and instructed soldiers in the art during his military service, He was also company drill and ceremony instructor and was said to be able to leave his troops in step, get a cup of coffee, come back, and still fall in right on time. He traveled all over and spoke conversational German, Spanish, and Tagalong. He spent the rest of his life honing his extraordinary talent in cooking, mathematics, history, weaponry, and mechanics. Surviving his memory are his sister Minnie Mitchell, brother Garfield Brown; children, Andy Brown Jr., Jeanette Brown-Moore, John Allen Brown, Johnnie Lee Brown, Josephine (Eddie) Brown-Jenkins, Robert (Tracy) Lee Brown, Willa Mae Brown, Betty Rae (Harrett"Pete") Borders, Bobbie Wallace and last but not least Rebecca Brown; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.
Andy was not able to complete his formal education due to his responsibilities and an innate sense of adventure so he joined the Army for the first time at age 17, exaggerating his age so he could fight for his country and make his family proud. Having seen so much during his first tour he came home a proud soldier to find his wife.
He met Rosie Mae Bowie, a sweet and beautiful Mississippi country girl. He knew he had found his prize and after winning her father over with a few huge mullets, he soon married Rosie Mae and began a family. He and Rosie had six beautiful children and moved to Fort Myers, Fl. Later, they decided to separate and Rosie moved back to Mississippi with their youngest son.
While in Fort Myers, Andy met another pretty young Rose: Rosia Lee Boston, a widower and mother of 3. They combined families and had 4 children together. Though they parted ways after having their youngest daughter, they remained the best of friends throughout his life.
Andy lived a rich 87 years on this earth and could mingle with anyone from a doctor to a pauper and be engaging. He was a black belt in judo and instructed soldiers in the art during his military service, He was also company drill and ceremony instructor and was said to be able to leave his troops in step, get a cup of coffee, come back, and still fall in right on time. He traveled all over and spoke conversational German, Spanish, and Tagalong. He spent the rest of his life honing his extraordinary talent in cooking, mathematics, history, weaponry, and mechanics. Surviving his memory are his sister Minnie Mitchell, brother Garfield Brown; children, Andy Brown Jr., Jeanette Brown-Moore, John Allen Brown, Johnnie Lee Brown, Josephine (Eddie) Brown-Jenkins, Robert (Tracy) Lee Brown, Willa Mae Brown, Betty Rae (Harrett"Pete") Borders, Bobbie Wallace and last but not least Rebecca Brown; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.
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