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Don't grieve for me now, I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full; I've savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now - He set me free.

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Born: January 24, 1949 — Oceanside, California Passed: March 22, 2023 — Dallas, Texas

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Lonnie was born January 25, 1949 in Oceanside, California to Marvin L. Brown Sr. and Evelyn (Bradbury) Brown. He graduated from Rim of the World High School. He attended Oral Roberts University. He graduated from University of Iowa. He served in the United States Air Force until he retired as an disabled Veteran. Since his retirement, he has be come an ordained Minister as well as an accomplished artist (winning awards). He has also written and published two books. He is survived by his wife Linda (Crane) Brown; son James Brown (wife Amy Brown); three grandchildren Julia Brown, Aiden Brown, and Sarah Brown; seven siblings, Cathy Armstead, Larry (Cindy) Brown, Dennis Brown, Cheryl Brown, Darrell (Annie), Russell (Kathy) Brown and Ronald (Becky) Brown; twenty-three nieces and nephews.

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd;

P ROCESSIONAL

Best Loved Hymns

I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

H YMN OF C OMFORT

The Lord’s Prayer

O FFICIATING M INISTER

Pastor Kenny Cheshier

P RAYER AND EULOGY

Pastor Kenny Cheshier

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“Amazing Grace”

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“Only Scars In Heaven”

R ECESSIONAL AND A NNOUNCEMENTS

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin L. Brown Sr. and Evelyn V. Brown.

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