Mr. Gerald Brown, age 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 18, 2024. Gerald was born August 14, 1948, to the late Eugene Brown and Eudell (Beecher) Brown. Gerald was a member of Satilla Freewill Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Gerald enjoyed fishing, traveling, and cooking; he often cooked for extended family and friends.
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Hilda Brown; brother, Jimmy Brown; and son, Ryle Brown.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Shannon (Ryle) Brown; son William Lee Brown of Hazlehurst; daughters, Jo-Anna Boutwell (Jay) of Alamo and Wendy Phillips (Randy) of Vidalia; sister, Virginia Holloway (James) of Macon; brother, Tommy Brown and Billy Brown both of Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Macey Phillips, Abby Phillips, Summer Boutwell and Emma Boutwell.
Services will be held Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Wainright Parlor Funeral Chapel. Rev. Sam Holland will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Satilla Freewill Baptist Church in Hazlehurst.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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