Charles Madison Brown

"But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
Deacon Charles M. Brown, (affectionately known as Charlie), peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on July 4th, 2022 at home. He was born on March 21, 1939 in Carthage, Texas to D'arcy and Ruby Brown, the 2nd of 6 children. He accepted Christ at the age of 13. He left Texas in 1954 for Palm Springs California, before landing in Banning, California where he resided until his passing. He attended Banning High School, where he met his high school sweetheart & lifelong bride Eva Cullors, graduating in 1959. While at Banning High, he was a star athlete in baseball, football, track and field, and basketball, leading the Broncos to the 1957 CIF Basketball Championship. After high school, he attended San Bernardino Valley College, earning his Associate of Arts Degree in 1961. Upon completion of his education, he joined the Deutsch Company in 1962, where he was employed for 46 years, starting on the manufacturing floor and eventually working his way into management.
On July 7th 1962, he and Eva were married at First Missionary Baptist Church in Banning. In 1965, son Charles Anthony was born, followed by daughter Caryn Vernae in 1967, and son Eric LaShawn in 1973.
As a long time member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, he was ordained as a Deacon under the leadership of the late Rev J. P. Prior in 1977 and served in that capacity for 45 years until his passing. He also served as Superintendent of Sunday School for 30+ years. He was also active in local government serving on the Parks & Recreation Committee that oversaw the development of Eastside Park.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents D'arcy and Ruby Brown, Sister LaJoy Davis, he leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 60 years Eva, Sons Charles Anthony (wife Seva) Eastvale CA, & Eric (wife Twina) Moreno Valley CA, Daughter Caryn Chambers (husband Brian) Moreno Valley CA, Grandchildren Caylah Chambers Dallas TX, Keith Brown Riverside CA, Samara Brown San Diego CA, Maleah Brown Eastvale CA, Jarrett Brown Eastvale CA, Brother D'arcy (wife Kathy) Banning CA, sisters, Ruby Swait Banning CA, Shirley Clinton Banning, CA, and Candrus Evans, Moreno Valley, CA, Sister In-Law Elmira Davis, Boulder CO, Brother In-Law Robert G. Cullors (wife Debbie), Banning CA, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and acquaintances.
Charlie will be missed by all who knew and loved him, but his legacy will continue on. Although we share tears in the moment, our memories in time will bring smiles.

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