Eric Brown

1963 - August 2, 2022

ERIC BRYAN BROWN, age 58, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his residence.

Obituary for Eric Brown

ERIC BRYAN BROWN, age 58, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his residence.

 A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 8, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.

 Eric was born and raised in Eastman, of the Baptist faith, a 1981 graduate of Dodge County High School, and a graduate of Middle Georgia College with an associate degree in engineering. After college, he worked for several years with Blue Bird Body Company before joining his father and brother at Brown and Sons Construction, which he co-owned and operated for many years. Eric was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life, like hanging out with his friends and family. He enjoyed reading, helping others, and spent several years helping take care of his mother and father in their later years. He was the son of the late Willie Burnham Brown and J.I. Brown, Sr. and was preceded in death by his Brother, James Irvin “Digger” Brown, Jr., and Nephew, Russ Holder.

 He is survived by his Sister – Monica B. Holder of Eastman; Niece – Bree Holder Harrell (Bryant) of Eastman; 2 Great-Nieces – Annie Harrell and Heidi Harrell, both of Eastman; Several Extended Family Members and Numerous Cousins.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Bree and Bryant Harrell, 111 Highland Cove Drive, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:30AM-11:00AM Monday, August 8. In addition to flowers, the family request contributions to the Russ Holder Memorial Scholarship, % MGA Foundation, by adding Russ Holder Scholarship to the memo line, 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206.


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