Troy Ollis Brown, Jr.

Mr. Troy Ollis Brown Jr., 72, met his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Troy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was born on March 30, 1948 to Troy Ollis Brown Sr. and Annie Mae Swann. He is married to Judith Miller Brown, recently celebrating their 41st Anniversary on April 20th. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends following the service. Along with his wife, those left to cherish his memories are his children: Ken Brown (Chris), Troyanna Helms (Michael), Eddie Brown (Mary), and Tonya Sloan (Danny); grandchildren: Chad Gombar, Justin Lesperance, Katelynn Brown, Colby and Peyton Brown, Jeremy and Jacob Sloan, and Courtney Burgin; great grandchildren: Olivia Brown, Oliver, Cooper, and Ryder Lesperance, Makayla Hamilton and Gabe Wherry; brother Marshall Brown. Besides his parents, Troy is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Crystal Michelle Brown, sister Vicky Brown Massey, and granddaughter Stacey Burgin. Troy had a loving heart and was always willing to help others. His faith was in Jesus Christ. He was ready to meet Him and family that went on before. He was a devoted member of Hopewell Baptist Church (Monroe) and University Hills Baptist Church (Charlotte) serving in numerous capacities. He grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated from West Mecklenburg in 1966. He worked in various grocery stores in his younger career, transitioning to outside sales with Murray Distributing and S & D Coffee. After 18 years as Branch Manager with Duncan Parnell (Concord and Lake Norman locations), he retired in January, 2020. His customers loved and respected him. He will be missed! Aside from his family and friends, he loved to serve in his church and help others. He enjoyed the annual beach trips in February with Judy and lifelong friends. His hobbies were painting, yard work, and cooking. He is famous for his delicious spaghetti sauce and loved cooking Sunday lunch for his family every week. The family would like to thank Carolina Palliative Care, Atrium Hospice-Union and especially his nurse, Melissa Moss, for the excellent care given to Troy. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials made to Hopewell Baptist Church 420 Hopewell Church Rd., Monroe, NC 28110, University Hills Baptist Church 1500 Suther Rd., Charlotte, NC 28213, or Hospice of Union County 700 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28112. Online condolences may be made to www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Brown Family.