Guest Book for Thomas Virgil Brown

Provided by Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home

Posted by: Jane Helton
Sat December 01, 2018 Thomas Brown was not only a great teacher but also a wonderful human being. I send my condolences for all his relatives who are left behind.

Posted by: marion and lela hughs
Sun December 02, 2018 so sorry to hear of toms passing. he will be missed. if we can help in any way please let us know.

                             love lela and marion

Posted by: Robert/Peggy Robinson
Sun December 02, 2018 God's Blessing's on the Brown Family.

Robert & Peggy Robinson

Posted by: Bill and Jean Clark
Sun December 02, 2018 Like many of the students honored to have been in his class, we are deeply sadden at Tom Brown's passing.  We were privileged to have known him as a teacher, advocate, author and friend.  Our hearts and prayers are directed to Sarah Joe and to Anthony Brown as you celebrate the life lived fully and honorable.  He will be missed dearly by the legends who adored him as you both know.  Bill and Jean Clark

Posted by: Steve Carpenter
Sun December 02, 2018 Such a great and gentle man. I owe him so much, appreciate all he did for me over all the years. Thanks to all the Brown Family, as well. Happiness first. All else follows. Amen, dear sir!

Posted by: Mary Welch Rogers
Sun December 02, 2018 It was my gift to see Tom at my 50th high school reunion this year.  I witnessed person after person approach him to thank him for the positive influence he had on their lives.  May you be comforted knowing his memory will live on in the countless students he touched.  My since condolences and heartfelt sympathy.
Mary Welch Rogers

Posted by: Janet Helton Hassani
Sun December 02, 2018 Mr. Tom Brown was my world history teacher in Trenton
High. I learned a lot from his class. I also learned about my Uncle that served in the Navy during WWII.
Mr. Browns book is a good read.
It is a loss to many to have him pass over.
God bless his family.

Posted by: Tom &Shirley Tapscott Trainer
Sun December 02, 2018 As students of Mr. Brown (we didn't call teachers by their given name in the 50's), we were blessed by his good humor and exceptional ability to interest his students in his subjects.  Our sincere condolences to Sarah and family, and a heartfelt hurrah for a life well lived.

Posted by: Don Sipes
Sun December 02, 2018 I join countless other students, friends and admirers of Mr. Brown in celebrating an exceptional life of service and a greatly needed role model for our times. As a distinguished member of The Greatest Generation, an accomplished educator and a tireless and formidable advocate on behalf of those who were challenged to advocate for themselves, Mr. Brown stands as a battle-tested and results-proven champion for how to live life. I am so grateful to have experienced his teaching and to have known him as a person. I'm also so happy to have been able to have what turned out to be our final conversation with him in September at the alumni reunion.  He will always be an inspiration to me, and I know I am in a very large congregation who share that view. I offer condolences to the family and share in celebrating a great life.

Don Sipes

Posted by: Bud Powell
Mon December 03, 2018 Sarah and Tony

I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing, but he certainly lived a full life.  Many things I never knew about him - quite a guy!  I hope he got my card last week and could read it.  Not sure if I can make the funeral, but will try.

Love you both
Bud Powell

Posted by: DonnaHammer
Mon December 03, 2018 So sorry to learn of Tom's death. My sincerest sympathy to you Sarah and Tony. I always enjoyed working with Tom at the Republican Times when our editor was gone on vacation or other reasons. I learned to appreciate him as a journalist,, a fine gentleman and as a good friend. We enjoyed many good conversations. I remember Tommy coming in to see him. This always touched me as he was so proud of him and I know a wonderful father. Again please accept my sincere sympathy.

Posted by: Teresa Davis Warren
Mon December 03, 2018 Sarah,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I treasure the time I spent with you, Tom and Tommy Brown in your home. May you have God's peace and comfort.  Teresa

Posted by: Donna Jackson
Tue December 04, 2018 Mr Brown was the kindest teacher I had at the Trenton schools!!A wonderful man filled with kindness,prayers and comfort to his family!!
May he rest in peace

Posted by: Beth Caldarello
Tue December 04, 2018 I wanted to send my blessings and prayers to the family.  Mr. Brown loved coming to visit the NCMC library, and we were always so excited to see him.  He will be missed tremendously.

Posted by: Tom Gallagher
Fri December 07, 2018 Tom was a blessing to so many. It’s a privilege to have known him.

Posted by: Kimberly Burk
Mon December 17, 2018 My first semester at TJC was fall of 1974 and I served on Tom’s school newspaper staff. I’ve been writing for newspapers and radio stations ever since. Wish I had known about his amazing military service. He was too modest to mention it.

Posted by: Phil Hamilton
Mon December 24, 2018 I just learned of the passing of Mr. Brown.  What a privilege it has been to know this fine gentleman since my TJC/NCMC student days.  Kindness and humility were such a part of his character.  A champion for those who were not able to speak for themselves...what better voice could one have than the intellect, strength and commitment of Tom Brown.  He will be missed by all those who knew him, particularly those who had the honor of calling him friend.  God speed to your new Home Mr. Brown..."well done, good and faithful servant."

Posted by: Jane Helton Sat December 01, 2018	Thomas Brown was not only a great teacher but also a wonderful human being. I send my condolences for all his relatives who are left behind.



Posted by: marion and lela hughs Sun December 02, 2018	so sorry to hear of toms passing. he will be missed. if we can help in any way please let us know. love lela and marion



Posted by: Robert/Peggy Robinson Sun December 02, 2018	God's Blessing's on the Brown Family. Robert & Peggy Robinson



Posted by: Bill and Jean Clark Sun December 02, 2018	Like many of the students honored to have been in his class, we are deeply sadden at Tom Brown's passing. We were privileged to have known him as a teacher, advocate, author and friend. Our hearts and prayers are directed to Sarah Joe and to Anthony Brown as you celebrate the life lived fully and honorable. He will be missed dearly by the legends who adored him as you both know. Bill and Jean Clark



Posted by: Steve Carpenter Sun December 02, 2018	Such a great and gentle man. I owe him so much, appreciate all he did for me over all the years. Thanks to all the Brown Family, as well. Happiness first. All else follows. Amen, dear sir!



Posted by: Mary Welch Rogers Sun December 02, 2018	It was my gift to see Tom at my 50th high school reunion this year. I witnessed person after person approach him to thank him for the positive influence he had on their lives. May you be comforted knowing his memory will live on in the countless students he touched. My since condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Mary Welch Rogers



Posted by: Janet Helton Hassani Sun December 02, 2018	Mr. Tom Brown was my world history teacher in Trenton High. I learned a lot from his class. I also learned about my Uncle that served in the Navy during WWII. Mr. Browns book is a good read. It is a loss to many to have him pass over. God bless his family.



Posted by: Tom &Shirley Tapscott Trainer Sun December 02, 2018	As students of Mr. Brown (we didn't call teachers by their given name in the 50's), we were blessed by his good humor and exceptional ability to interest his students in his subjects. Our sincere condolences to Sarah and family, and a heartfelt hurrah for a life well lived.



Posted by: Don Sipes Sun December 02, 2018	I join countless other students, friends and admirers of Mr. Brown in celebrating an exceptional life of service and a greatly needed role model for our times. As a distinguished member of The Greatest Generation, an accomplished educator and a tireless and formidable advocate on behalf of those who were challenged to advocate for themselves, Mr. Brown stands as a battle-tested and results-proven champion for how to live life. I am so grateful to have experienced his teaching and to have known him as a person. I'm also so happy to have been able to have what turned out to be our final conversation with him in September at the alumni reunion. He will always be an inspiration to me, and I know I am in a very large congregation who share that view. I offer condolences to the family and share in celebrating a great life. Don Sipes



Posted by: Bud Powell Mon December 03, 2018	Sarah and Tony I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing, but he certainly lived a full life. Many things I never knew about him - quite a guy! I hope he got my card last week and could read it. Not sure if I can make the funeral, but will try. Love you both Bud Powell



Posted by: DonnaHammer Mon December 03, 2018	So sorry to learn of Tom's death. My sincerest sympathy to you Sarah and Tony. I always enjoyed working with Tom at the Republican Times when our editor was gone on vacation or other reasons. I learned to appreciate him as a journalist,, a fine gentleman and as a good friend. We enjoyed many good conversations. I remember Tommy coming in to see him. This always touched me as he was so proud of him and I know a wonderful father. Again please accept my sincere sympathy.



Posted by: Teresa Davis Warren Mon December 03, 2018	Sarah, So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I treasure the time I spent with you, Tom and Tommy Brown in your home. May you have God's peace and comfort. Teresa



Posted by: Donna Jackson Tue December 04, 2018	Mr Brown was the kindest teacher I had at the Trenton schools!!A wonderful man filled with kindness,prayers and comfort to his family!! May he rest in peace



Posted by: Beth Caldarello Tue December 04, 2018	I wanted to send my blessings and prayers to the family. Mr. Brown loved coming to visit the NCMC library, and we were always so excited to see him. He will be missed tremendously.



Posted by: Tom Gallagher Fri December 07, 2018	Tom was a blessing to so many. It’s a privilege to have known him.



Posted by: Kimberly Burk Mon December 17, 2018	My first semester at TJC was fall of 1974 and I served on Tom’s school newspaper staff. I’ve been writing for newspapers and radio stations ever since. Wish I had known about his amazing military service. He was too modest to mention it.



Posted by: Phil Hamilton Mon December 24, 2018	I just learned of the passing of Mr. Brown. What a privilege it has been to know this fine gentleman since my TJC/NCMC student days. Kindness and humility were such a part of his character. A champion for those who were not able to speak for themselves...what better voice could one have than the intellect, strength and commitment of Tom Brown. He will be missed by all those who knew him, particularly those who had the honor of calling him friend. God speed to your new Home Mr. Brown..."well done, good and faithful servant."