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    Mr. John  M. Brown
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    Mr. John M. Brown

    January 14, 1951 - May 8, 2017

    Mr. John Melvin Brown, 66, of Chicago, IL passed away at 8:43 am on Monday, May 8, 2017 at his daughter’s home. John was born on January 14, 1951 to Thedis and Barney Mae (Luckett) Brown. He married Renee` Buford in 1981 and to this union, his first daughter, Tia Buford was born and they later divorced. Later on through life he met his long time companion, Katherine Burks and they also had a daughter, Kaykequee Johnson. John was a truck driver for many years. He also worked at Brach’s Candy Company in shipping and recovery. He loved reading and was the family historian. He traced the family history back six generation and kept family records and keepsakes. John leaves to cherish his most precious memories two daughters, Tia (Ricardo Jenkins) Buford of Peoria and Kaquekee “Kay” Johnson of Canton, MS; two brothers, DonEarl Brown and Mandell Brown both of Canton, MS; ten grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thedis, Brown, Jr., and one sister, Amandy Brown. A memorial service will be held in John’s hometown of Canton, MS at a later date. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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    Mr. John Melvin Brown, 66, of Chicago, IL passed away at 8:43 am on Monday, May 8, 2017 at his daughter’s home. John was born on January 14, 1951 to Thedis and Barney Mae (Luckett) Brown. He married Renee` Buford in 1981 and to this union,... View Obituary & Service Information

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