Eddie Lee Brown
Oct 11, 1943
Feb 2, 2024
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Eddie Lee Brown
February
2, 2024
Our Daddy, Eddie Lee Brown, passed away peacefully on February 2,
2024, with his daughters at his side. He was born in Giles County,
Virginia on October 11, 1943 to Pearis Walker “P.W.” Brown and
Virginia Hare Brown. His family moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1955.
Eddie graduated in 1962 from Robert W. Groves High School. In 1963,
he was initiated into the Journeyman and Apprentices of Local Union No.
188; he worked as a pipefitter until his retirement in March 2004. He
became a Life Member of Local 188 in June 2013.
He married our mother, Sheila Taylor, in October 1964, and had two
daughters. Although they divorced in 1980, Eddie remained devoted to her
and supportive of her until she passed away in April of 1995.
Daddy loved classic cars and was a longtime member of the Dixieland
Cruisers. Over the years he collected and/or restored several classic
cars. He also loved spending time at the Savannah Drag Strip where he
served as Chief Starter for many years. Daddy was also a member of the
Savannah Shag Club where the ladies would excitedly wait for their chance
to cut a rug with him.
Daddy was a simple, hard-working man. He was unapologetically
inpatient at times, had a fantastic sense of humor, and loved to tell a
story. His smile was infectious, and he loved to laugh. His sarcasm, quick
wit, and effervescence is legendary as was his ability to string together
expletives like poetry. Daddy was a gentle-spirited and honorable man. He
demonstrated compassion and forgiveness through his actions and how he
lived his life. And although our hearts are broken, the memories of his
love and laughter will be with us forever. We know our Daddy is in the
presence of God. He is reunited with those who he loved, and he is healed.
We will love and miss him forever but rejoice knowing he is at peace.
Daddy was preceeded in death by his parents, his brother Danny Ray
Brown, his great granddaughter Olivia Grace Stich, and his former wife
Sheila Taylor Brown. He is survived by his daughters, Dana Brown Dodd
(Stephen) and Lara Lee Eller (David), his granddaughters Lori Lee Stich,
Analee Logan Dodd, and Pearis Abigail Eller, great grandchildren Nolan
Stich and Madelyn Stich. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas Walker
Brown (Susan) as well as several nephews and extended family.
My sister and I wish to acknowledge Amedisys Hospice and in
particular Lisa Moore, RN as well as Chequita Green, CNA. These angels
cared for, doted on, and laughed with Daddy for just over three months.
Their compassion, care, and support made it possible for us to keep a
promise to our precious Daddy that he would remain home with us until his
final breath.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, located at 901 US-80,
Pooler Georgia, is entrusted with Daddy’s final arrangements. Visitation
is Friday, February 9, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm with the funeral
beginning at 1:00 pm. Burial at Hilcrest Abbey West will immediately
follow. Reverend Wilma Garing will officiate the services.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL
(912) 748-2444
