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Alfred Eugene Brown, Sr. was born on September 8, 1932, in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Irving L. Brown, Sr. and Sadie E. Brown. Peacefully, he entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home following a lengthy illness. Alfred was educated in the Calvert County Public Schools, and later joined the United States Army. He faithfully served and defended his country during the Korean War. Alfred retired with an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant, Platoon Leader. Later, Alfred met and married Hattie Mae Alice Haynes on May 17, 1958. Together, they raised two sons, Verlon Haynes and Alfred E. Brown, Jr. (who are both deceased). Also preceding Alfred in death was one brother, Irving L. Brown, Jr. and one sister Georgia Brown. Over a span of 40 years, Alfred enjoyed his life-long profession as a long-distance truck driver. After residing in New Jersey until retirement, he relocated to Calvert County, Maryland in 2001. Alfred loved and enjoyed his family and friends. He often extended a helping hand or provided advice to those in need. His favorite pastimes included sports, reading and billiards. Alfred leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife Hattie 'Bert' Brown, three children, Velma (George) Nelson, Melvin (Christine) Gross, and Tatia Haywood; one daughter-in-law Claudette Brown; six grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren; two sisters, Madeline (Andrew) Gross, Theresa Gross; one aunt, Hortense Brown; one goddaughter Johnnie Mae Gorman; one godson Kevin Seaborn; mother-in-law Albertha Haynes; one sister-in-law, Lue Alice (Malichi) Seaborn; special cousin, Genest Reed; a long-time devoted friend John Claggett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
