In Loving Memory of
SUNRISE:
SUNSET:
JULY 16, 1956
JUNE 2, 2021
Ovid Loyotus
BROWN
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021
FAMILY HOUR: 11:30 A.M. FUNERAL: 12:00 P.M. NEW MACLIN TEMPLE C.O.G.I.C 2255 E. Forest Ave. Detroit, MI 48207 Pastor James Maclin Jr. Officiating
Dear brother, I want to say when it came to a big brother….Job Well Done, when it came to family….Job Well Done. When I look back at our time together it was all good!! We shared a room together for 16 years, yes you rock a lot but if you look back whenever you moved I always came to live with you for some time no matter where you lived. You’re gone now and you will be missed by your little brother. Keep me a place next to you when my time come. Love you brother!!! God Bless You!! Love your brother LEON BROWN!
To my Cousin/Uncle Opie I am the only person to call you Opie… You have always been here for my brother and I. You showed up to every game, graduation, birthday, Holiday dinners, and of course your pops just to check on us, and when you could not make it Aunt Althea was ALWAYS there. Every time I saw you I always began to laugh, and your response was Only you Sherri. I even laughed the time you had to pull out your 38 to a guy that was going to take me out on a date. Need to say that guy was not answering your questions correctly. When you came home from the hospital and you were not getting around like you did it pain me to see you that way, but never the less I showed up with your favorite things honey buns, candy bras, pop corn which you eat the entire container, and Aunt Althea told Dont bring and more popcorn over here… donuts and many more things. Needles to say you were the highlight of my week. We talked and laughed well of course I laughed really hard at the things you said. Well Opie My heart hurts that we will not have those laughs anymore but I am happy I was able to share this last year with you. I will always miss you and yes I will always look after Aunt Althea, Nicole Emmanuel and Ethan the way you looked out for my bother and I. I love you Opie! Sherri
My Dear, Dear Brother, No more pain, it’s just sorrow. I will miss our phone calls and talks. I no longer need you to change my locks because of my boyfriend. I have a husband now! So no more lock changes! Please tell momma, daddy, Jimmy and Vernie hello for me. You will truly be missed. Love always, Baby Sister 2|
Order of Service
Master of Ceremony - Elder Gregory Wilson Organ Prelude ................................................................................................................ Processional .................................................................................................................... Prayer .......................................................................................... Elder Kelly Galloway The RAMP Church International, Lynchburg, VA Old Testament Scripture - Psalms 23................................... ...Deacon Jerome Brown Tonawanda, NY New Testament Scripture - Matt. 9:12 ................................Deacon Warren Galloway Buffalo, NY Selection ........................................................................................... Missy Yvette Ware Greater Philadelphia Tabernacle COGIC Acknowledgment of Cards, Telegrams, Condolences and Obituary .......................................................................................................... Missy Alma Ferrell Greater Seth Temple COGIC Selection ................................................................................... Mother Miriam Jones Greater Liberty Tabernacle COGIC Remarks (2 mins please) ............................................................................................. Sermonic Selection ........................................................................ Willie C. Williams Peoples Community Baptist Church ~Eulogy~ .............................................................................Pastor James M. Maclin Jr. Recessional ..................................................................................................................... Organ Postlude ............................................................................................................. |3
THE OBITUARY OF
Ovid Loyotus
BROWN
Ovid Loyotus Brown born July 16, 1956, to the late Harry and Vernice Brown in Highland Park, MI. He was one of six children. In 1971, Ovid met Althea G. Williams after her family relocated from Birmingham, AL to Highland Park, MI. All the time Althea’s Grandmother would tell her, “That boy gone marry you!”. In the spring of 1977 Ovid asked Althea to marry him (she said yes). They later married July 28, 1979. To this union one daughter was born, Nicole Marie Brown (1982). Ovid attended United Christian Church, where he accepted Christ at an early age. Ovid attended Highland Park Public Schools, graduating from Highland Park High School in 1975. Ovid was always a hard worker who also made time to volunteer within his community. In 1977 he started working for Manufacture Bank (now Comerica Bank) for almost 2 years. August 1977, he joined Michigan Emergency Patrol (MEP) CB patrol (monitoring traffic throughout Metro Detroit). During that time, he also worked closely with Michigan State Police (Post#29). While volunteering with the March Dimes in the walk- a -thon (Downtown Detroit). August of 1979, he worked with his father At Automotive News (Crain Communication) in the mail room. September 1983, he attended Macomb Community College for Air Conditioner/ Heating course in hopes of becoming the maintenance engineer. In December of 1984 to July 1995 Ovid started working for Marathon Petroleum Oil. In 1989 he volunteered with North Central Seven Community Organization. This organization worked of the youth and seniors in the community. The organization had received a grant from 4|
the Michigan State Police for an Auto Etching program. Auto Etching was etching the auto vin numbers on the windows of cars. While organizing this program, Ovid needed some brochures printed. The business owner of that shop asked why didn’t (NCSCO) have a printing business that would teach printing to the young people of the community? So, in late November, Ovid opened Community Printing in hopes of the teaching printing to the young people of the Community (until 1990). In February of 1995 (until Jan 1997) Ovid Opened the 606 Horseshoe Lounge in what use to be called Paradise Valley in Downtown Detroit. Ovid later became a member of New Maclin Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor James Maclin. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry C. Brown and Vernice M. Brown, his brother, James Brown, his sister Vernice Logan, Mother in Law- Gail Williams and Brother in Law Willie Williams. Ovid is survived by his: Devoted Wife, Althea; One Daughter, Nicole; Two Sisters, Sarah (James) and Harryann (Darryl); One Brother, Leon; Father in law, Willie C. Williams (Myrna); 2 Sister in laws, Phyllis Williams (Fred) and Robin Williams. Two grandchildren, Emmanuel and Ethan; 10 Nieces; 6 Nephews; Two Special Nieces, Tara and Sherri; One Special Nephew, Anthony; One Special Friend Greg Carlson; a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and New Maclin Temple COGIC family.
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In Memory of You
Ovid, My dearest brother, I am so proud of you. I like how you raised your daughter (Nicole)and grandsons ( Emmanuel & Ethan) to be polite and respectful. You have a good wife (Althea) whom you adored and loved. You were kind and sympathetic to your family and friends showing your appreciation openly and honestly. You spoke the truth and your words were genuine. Thank you for checking in on us even when you didn’t feel your best. I love you Ovid and I am glad you are not suffering or in pain. May God continue to keep his arms around you and your family. I love you, brother, with all my heart. Now you can rest without pain. Your sister, Sarah` Dear Granddaddy, We will miss you very much! Please continue to watch over us! We love you with all of our hearts! Love Always, Emmanuel and Ethan
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O- Outstanding | V- Vibrant | I- Intellegent | D- Devoted Uncle Ovid was an outstanding person who was supportive of his family & friends and neighbors. He was a very vibrant person with a strong voice and big heart! His intelligence was beyond belief; being able to learn the new technology and trade skills. He was truly devoted to God, family and friends with his Love and Loyalty.
Hi Ovid I could start this letter like any other, but I won’t. I could say how handsome I think you are, but I won’t. I could say I need you in my life, but I won’t. I could say I think about you all the time, but I won’t. I could say how gifted you are with your hands, but I won’t. I could say I don’t feel complete without you, but I won’t. I could say you are my Hero, but I won’t. I could say how special you are, but I won’t. I could say look who wants to be me, but I won’t. I could say look who wants to be you, but I won’t. I could say how blessed you are, but I won’t. I could say I love you all day long, but I won’t. I could say talk to me, but I won’t. I could say you were a good man, but I won’t. I could say so many other things in this letter, but I won’t. I could say stand by me, but I won’t.
Thank you, Uncle Ovie for being all those wonderful things. I am honestly lost for words. Our bond was like no other and I will miss you so very much. I am so happy God brought you into my life. Being your niece has been a true honor over 35 years. Thank you for showing me how a man of God loves and takes care of his family! You were such a great person to me; always listening, never turning me away. Always laughing at my jokes and always showing uo when I called. I am so glad I let you know how much you meant to me and how much I loved you! Thank you so very much for all you’ve done and for being the Best Uncle Ever! Love your niece, Tara
I can say all these things about you because they are all true. Ovid, I love you so very much. I will miss you always. Love your “Sunshine”
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Ovid Loyotus
BROWN Pallbearers
Aarmond Cook Merrick Kreer Anthony Cook Maurice Graham Triveal Taylor Greg Carlson
Honorary Pallbearers
Emmanuel Brown Ethan Thrash Warren Galloway Archie Galloway
Jerome Brown Arnold Pullins Wayne Galloway Leon Brown
Flowers Bearers
Friends of Family
Final Arrangements Entrusted To
Swansons Funeral Home 14751 W. McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48235
Repass
Greater Liberty Tabernacle COGIC 9841 Dundee St. Detroit, MI 48204
Acknowledgement
The family of late Ovid Brown acknowledges, with sincere appreciation, the many comforting messages, floral tributes and other expressions of kindness evidenced at this time in thought and deed. DESIGNED BY | Rendezvous Visual Communications | Rhondavousgd@gmail.com | rhondaevans.net