Kevin Bland Brown died February 15, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was born May 23, 1954 to Sunie V. and Everett G. Brown who predeceased him.
Kevin lived his early life on Gwynn's Island and went to Mathews High School, graduating in 1972. He was aso a graduate of the apprentice school at Newport News Shipbuilding, and retired after 39 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a devoted husband, father, and brother.
He is survived by the love of his life, wife Beth Francis Brown, sons Nathan (Katie), Justin and Jacob. He also has a wonderful family, sisters Kitty Crockett, Kathryn Diggs, Sharon Sutton (Chuck) and a brother, Everett Brown (Pat). Other survivors include his grandchildren, Cheyanne, Chloe and Rylan Brown along with many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Gwynn's Island Baptist Church on Saturday, February 20, 2016 with visitation from 11:00 am until funeral starting at 12:00. Burial will be at Gwynn's Island Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd, Suite A102, Newport News, Va. 23606.
Revelation 21:4, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning, crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away…"