Samuel "S.L." Brown Jr.

Samuel L. “S.L” Brown of Carthage passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter just days before his 90th birthday. 

Born in Moore County on September 20, 1936 he was the last surviving child born to Samuel Luther and Jessie Muse Brown. S.L. served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked most of his life as a local and long distance truck driver. He drove for DeWitt Trucking for many years but then decided to buy his own truck and work for himself. Every time he would leave the house for a trip he would light tap the air horn as a way to say goodbye and I’ll be back soon. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Edna Burlene Brown; his seven siblings, Beulah McNeill, Johnsie Dattilo, Joyce Mabe, Audrey Benner, Melvin Brown, Gerald Brown, Doug Brown. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Stephen Brown.

He is survived by his daughter Sharon Brown Simpson and  husband Jerry of West End; a nephew who was raised like a son, Marvin Martindale and wife Julie of Bear Creek; grandchildren Chris Simpson and wife Carolyn, Holly Cirillo and husband Steve, Scott Simpson and girlfriend Carrie Yow; great grandchildren Lily, Zoe and Max Cirillo. 

Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 p.m. at Trinity Bible Church in Carthage with the Rev. Dr. William J. Maness, Jr. and Pastor Richard McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to give special thanks to FirstHealth Hospice nurses Lauren, Sam, Neil and Gail for their compassionate care.

Memorials may be made to: Trinity Bible Church, P.O. Box 1116, Carthage, NC 28327, or FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28327.

Services entrusted to: Fry & Prickett Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.