Donald Anthony Brown's Obituary
Donald Anthony Brown of Mandeville, LA passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to John Albert Brown and Esther Charlene (Campbell) Brown.
Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Elaine Douglas Brown; his sons Donald Douglas Brown (Victoria) and Gregory Campbell Brown; and his grandchildren Charlene Alexis Sourita Bercegay (Avery), Brian Matthew Sourita (Stacy), Daniel Robert Sourita (Irene), and Alexandria Chanel Peckumn. He is also survived by his sister Ann B. Scala (the late Henry).
Donald is preceded in death by his daughter Carolynn Brown Sourita Tabary; his brother John Robert Brown, his sisters Lida Lee Brown McCord and Mary Martha Brown.
Donald grew up in New Orleans, LA, attended Saint Aloysius High School, and graduated from Alcée Fortier High School. After graduation, he attended Southern Mississippi University. Donald proudly served in the United States Marine Reserves and the United States Army during the Korean War. He had a successful career with the City of New Orleans and as a salesman. Donald was an active member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, The Holy Name Society, and the Kiwanis Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471 on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:00 Noon with visitation at the church on Friday beginning at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 12:00 Noon in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, Saint Benedict, LA.
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