The Background
Mr. Clyde Elmore Brown, Sr. (86), was born March 20, 1935, to the late Annie Hanes and Joshua Brown. He transitioned to glory on Friday, September 17, 2021. He was known simply as Elmo by his siblings and friends from the College Place Community in Columbia, South Carolina. He always displayed a business-oriented spirit, and was never afraid to get his hands dirty. His fear of the Lord and strong work ethic are two of the three pillars he held true. The third pillar was family, his pride and joy.
The Dedication
Mr. Clyde Elmore Brown, Sr., loved his community! He was one of the original members of Northminster Presbyterian Church. He helped build the church while serving in various positions including the Board of Deacons, Building Committee, and Finance Committee for over 50 years. He was also a proud member of the Blue Ribbon Taxi Board of Trustees, where he drove cab and served for numerous years. He was especially proud of the 28 years of service at Southern Bell Telephone company (now AT&T) in support of the greater Columbia Region, and occasionally extending work as far as Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. His service to the United States was also noteworthy as a former soldier in the United States Army. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War. His list of passions endures.
The Celebration
Mr. Clyde Elmore Brown, Sr., is celebrated by: his lovely wife and high school sweetheart of 64 years, Naomi Brown; an older sister, Vivian DeGroat; a legacy of seven (7) children, Angela, Clyde, Jr. (Carolyn), Kim, Barry (Kim), Bonnie, Duane (Crystal), and Rodney (Darlene); fifteen (15) grandchildren, Troy, Nathan, Douglas, Barry, Jr., Marion, Jr., Nikia (Tre), Amanda, Naomi, Aja, Jackson, Porter, Bradley, Rachael, Blake, and Carmen; four great-grandchildren, Makayla, Mya, Taytum, and Liam-Jhett; a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and loving neighbors; as well as, the backing Alpha Xi Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta, and Xi Psi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi. He treated all like his very own immediate family and was extremely proud of all their achievements.
God Bless you Clyde. We worked side by side for many years my brother. I’m sure you are enjoying a wonderful eternal rest now with our Heavenly Father. No suffering, no pain, and nothing but singing with angels. Our God is all sufficient.
My prayers are sent to your family with your loss. You were welcomed into our home.
God be with you Clyde.
Southern Bell loved you also.
To the Brown Family, my condolences. I’m just learning of this and I hate I couldn’t be there for the family as my dad (James (J.I.) Rish would have wanted me to pay respects to the family. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
REST IN PEACE CLYDE BROWN – we (my family) always called him by his first and last name.
To Kim n The Brown Family, Wishing You All Peace, Comfort n Hope in the midst of your sorrow! May the precious memories you have bring you comfort n solace during this time, brighter days are ahead! I ‘ll miss my backyard neighbor n the conversations We shared. With Deepest Sympathies, Marietta Brown
To Mrs. Naomi ,Kim and the Brown family you have our sincere
condolences, always enjoyed talking with him. God Bless you all,
may he rest in peace with God.
Archie and Barbara Suber
To Mrs. Naomi and the Brown family, you all have my deepest sympathy!May God continue to strengthen you now and throughout the journey ahead🙏❤️Libby CFSH
My true Condolences to the Brown Family. May God Bless and keep you.
To the family of the Mr Clyde Brown. Words cannot express the loss of a giant. No one can call me “Mommy” like Mr. Brown. My sincere condolences to all of you. Hey hello to my daddy- ”Shine” up there. Until we meet again……
Mr Clyde E. Brown R.I.P.(Peace)✝️ R.I.H.(Heaven)✝️ Gone But, Not!!! Forgotten!!! 🙏🙏🙏
To The Brown Family(Tiffany) I Extend My HeartFelt ❤ Sympathy 😥 And Condolences!!! 💔 In The Loss 😥 Of Your Father💘 My Prayer!!! 🙏 Is That GOD!!! 🙏 Continues!!! To Heal Your Broken 💔 Hearts. Stay!!! Blessed!!! 🙏
Mr. Clyde Brown, this is your good friend Barbara Dotson, President of Blue Ribbon Taxi Company. You served as our treasurer for over twenty years, and always stood up for the company. Friends like you can never be replaced. You were a good and honest man, and you are sorely missed, especially by me and the entire Blue Ribbon family.
To the Brown Family,
We are thinking of you at this time and asking God to comfort you during your time of bereavement. Extending our sincere sympathy, friendship and love. Our prayers are with you all!
Stacy Cleveland and Family
My Condolences and Prayers are with the Brown family may God give y’all strength during your grieving.
Bonnie and family, I send my condolences and prayers for peace.
To my SCSU Classmate Bonnie, Xi Psi Chapter Bruh D. Brown and the entire Brown family,
My sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Brown.
And when the journey finally ends
We’ll claim a great reward
And find an everlasting peace
Together with the Lord
Kim,
Wishing you and your family strength and comfort through this difficult time. Please accept my warmest condolences.
Naomi, Bonnie, Barry and the Brown family, I am saddened to learn of Clyde’s death. My condolences to each of you. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves memories no one can steal”.
My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. May Grace and Peace provide great comfort to the family.
My prayers goes out to the Brown family. Especially, Ms Brown, Kimmie, Bonnie, Barry and D. God will always be with you all.
I loved having good conversations with Mr Brown, as I would call him Big Daddy Brown, when ever I would go by there to visit him and Ms Brown.
God Bless Stanley
Sincere condolences to the Linen family on your loss. Kim, your father leaves a legacy that will live on forever in you, your siblings, and offspring. The memories held in your hearts will never fade. May God provide strength to your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
Kim and Bonnie my dear friends and sisters in love..My heart was broken when I heard of your father’s passing..know that God has you and your mother along with your siblings wrapped up in his care..May you all find peace and comfort in our Lord during your time of sorrow…You are in my husband’s and I prayers 🙏
Our condolences to the Brown family. We will keep you lifted in prayer (classmates and neighbors).
Bonnie my prayers are with you and your family during passing of your father. May God strengthen you in days ahead.
To Bonnie and the Brown Family, you have my Deepest Sympathy in the Passing of your Father. I will Continue to keep you all in my prayers
My deepest and sincere condolences go out to the Brown Family. Mr. Brown had such a sweet and giving spirt. He will be missed by us all.
Thoughts and prayers 🙏to the Brown Family-Northminster Presbyterian Church
To Bonnie and the entire Brown family I’m praying for you all during this time. I remember meeting your dad over 35 years ago. He was a very kind hearted man.
Bonnie, we are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. We want to offer our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s love and mercy strengthen you during this difficult time.
My condolences
to the Brown family. I met your father over 30 years ago he was a sweet gentle man he will be missed.
To the Brown Family, you have my Deepest Sympathy in the Passing of your Father. I will Continue to keep you all in my prayers
I’m so sorry. He was the head of a family that means a lot to me. I know he will be missed by many.
To Kim,Naomi and family. So sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏 🤲 for the family.
My the Lord reach down and wrap the family of Mr. Clyde Brown, We the Blue Ribbon Taxi send our sincere Condolences to the Brown family during this time of loss of Mr. Brown we Pray that God will provide comfort and strength during this difficult time, Love and Prayers to all of you
I’m so sad to be sending this,but I learned as a child not to question God. To Kim and the Brown family, my deepest sympathy and its not just your lost because he touched so many people. I’m blessed to have known him the short time I did and I miss him already. REST IN PEACE DADDY