My Brother in Law (David Leo Brown) passed away earlier and is with the Lord Jesus now..

[blondeambition3]

Our precious Brother in Christ, David Leo Brown, departed to be with the Lord today. David was a devoted Husband, an adoring Father and a precious Friend. He left an indelible mark on the Heart of every Life he touched.. He will be missed. Enjoy being in the presence of the Lord David, dear Friend. Save a place for us who follow. ♥

 

[trukinlady]

Sending prayers! My condolences to you both as well as your in-laws. God Bless and comfort you in your grief.

In His Love,
'T'

 

[LisaLisa]

Oh no, so sorry to hear this. But, he is in a better place then we are, that's for sure. I bet he's having a ball exploring the heavens right now!

 

[angelique510]

My sympathies for you loss. (hugs) I feel bad for the family in their grief, but can't help but be happy for the people in Heaven. I look forward to meeting David, so make sure you introduce us when we join him.

Love,
~A

 

[Jason_in_nc]

My condolences to those of you he left behind, but my rejoicing for him.

May the peace of God's promises comfort you all.

 

[blondeambition3]

Thank you T, Lisa, ~A and Jason. I'll extend everyone's condolences to David's (extended/immediate) Family (you too Cuz as I know you'll post soon.. lol)

I wish all of you could have known David. What a devoted Husband and Father he was. So quiet, gentle and reserved. Many people weren't aware he could even talk he was so quiet, but there were times when he would talk at length.... and he'd tell the funniest (and cleanest!) jokes & stories. I will always remember fondly the night he and Sandi took me to see Randy Travis and John Hagee at World Harvest Church in Columbus... he just talked the whole time he drove and everyone in the Car was laughing. I remember thinking to myself 'When quiet people finally talk, everyone listens'... lol. Well, for someone like me, (who never shuts up), that's pretty deep.

PS - For those of you who didn't know. David and my sister-in-law Sandy were married 42 years. David was a born again Christian but a notorious chain smoker. (I tried getting him to vape kids... it was a no go, he just gave me that Mona Lisa smile he was famous for) .. lol. About a month ago he went to the dentist because he thought a jaw tooth had gone bad and needed pulled. The Dentist saw the Cancer immediately and told David he needed a biopsy. The Biopsy revealed an advanced Cancer but the doctors (at that time) indicated after surgery David had an 80 percent chance of survival. Within two weeks David would lose around 30-40 pounds and there were tumor(s) the size of a baseball on his lung, his brain, his jaw.. there were even cancerous lesions on his Heart and needless to say it had also spread to his bones and only God knows where else.. He 'coughed' one night and his collarbone broke!
He went downhill very quickly after the collarbone incident.
We (as in Family and Churches) all prayed and continued to stand in Faith believing God for a healing miracle, but Sandi grew weary and said to me "Eve, if God isn't going to heal David then I just pray he takes him quickly and not allow him to suffer much longer"... God honored that prayer as Sandi sang hymns of worship and praise by David's bedside. I know Angels carried David off into eternity Saints.

 

[ErikaG]

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.

 

[trukinlady]

What a beautiful eulogy, Eve! David sounds like a wonderful man to have known. I'm sure the angels are rejoicing in Heaven to have him there!

I'll continue to keep you all in my prayers!

In His Love,
'T'

 

[LisaLisa]

He sounds like the most awesome person, I can't wait to meet him!

 

[blondeambition3]

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.

Thank-you Momof5

 

[blondeambition3]

What a beautiful eulogy, Eve! David sounds like a wonderful man to have known. I'm sure the angels are rejoicing in Heaven to have him there!

I'll continue to keep you all in my prayers!

In His Love,
'T'

Thank-you T

 

[blondeambition3]

He sounds like the most awesome person, I can't wait to meet him!

He was... you're gonna him Lisa

 

[LisaLisa]

He was... you're gonna him Lisa

You mean........"He is"......not "He was"........cause he's still very much alive, just living in a different place. He's actually MORE alive now then when he was stuck in his earthly body.

 

[blondeambition3]

You mean........"He is"......not "He was"........cause he's still very much alive, just living in a different place. He's actually MORE alive now then when he was stuck in his earthly body.

Yes! that's right! Let's not speak DEATH, but Life! He's alive and well and living with the Father in Heaven as we speak!

 

[LisaLisa]

Yes! that's right! Let's not speak DEATH, but Life! He's alive and well and living with the Father in Heaven as we speak!

AMEN!!!!! He's probably singing praises with the angels as we speak!

 

[blondeambition3]

Here's the link to David's obituary (with a photo) - David Leo Brown obituary: David Leo Brown's Obituary, Columbus

PS - I need to 'edit' an inaccuracy in my OP. David and Sandy had been married 33 years... not 42.

PSS - Check this out! When I went to sign the guestbook (to convey a message of condolence) here's what Newcomer suggested;

Condolences should be personal messages from family and friends.
We ask that you not use condolences to convey your own religious or political views.


Does this mean I shouldn't post things like; "I pray God's peace & comfort to all of you during this time of extreme grief & loss?"

 

[HyOnLyph]

Just saw this... I'm so sorry. My deepest condolenses for you and the family. And part of me is rejoicing at his great celebration and victory at this moment.

 

[Saintscruiser]

Oh Holy Dear Precious Father, I humbly come to you in the Name of Jesus, with my eyes welled up with tears for a precious soul I don't even know. Lord, You know how I feel about death, and I know the anguish and loneliness afterwards. Father, give these wonderful people Your Best, like You continue to do for me. The love that poured from the written words that this man's sister-in-law wrote about him and his life, tugged deep within me. What a blessing it is to be described by those left behind. David is a regal name, Lord, and You now have one more Saint with You. My heart hurts for those who hurt, Lord, as I know what they went through and are facing. I know from Your word that You will never leave them nor forsake them. They need Your Strength to hold them up at this time. The nights will be long, Lord, and I know You will be there when that hand reaches for their loved one and they are no longer there. Comfort will come knowing he is with You, and Your love will spread not only to the entire family, but be evident to others to witness. I hate death, Lord, but I love and trust YOU completely. I know You will ease the pain, and allow Your shoulder to be cried upon, because You are a loving God, a just God, a perfect God that never changes. You are a Precious God, deserving to be Praise Honored and Glorified. You are the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the Wonderful God who promised a Savior who would bring salvation for all who partake. You had to watch Your Son die on a cross, and You personally know the heartache of loss. You understand, Lord. You understand. You have given us the HOPE of living for eternity with You. I thank You for this Gift. Keep this family close, Lord. Hold them so close they can hear Your heartbeat. For I ask in the Loving, Honorable, Regal Name of Jesus, Amein.

 

[blondeambition3]

Just saw this... I'm so sorry. My deepest condolenses for you and the family. And part of me is rejoicing at his great celebration and victory at this moment.

God bless you and Thank you Hy

 

[blondeambition3]

Oh Holy Dear Precious Father, I humbly come to you in the Name of Jesus, with my eyes welled up with tears for a precious soul I don't even know. Lord, You know how I feel about death, and I know the anguish and loneliness afterwards. Father, give these wonderful people Your Best, like You continue to do for me. The love that poured from the written words that this man's sister-in-law wrote about him and his life, tugged deep within me. What a blessing it is to be described by those left behind. David is a regal name, Lord, and You now have one more Saint with You. My heart hurts for those who hurt, Lord, as I know what they went through and are facing. I know from Your word that You will never leave them nor forsake them. They need Your Strength to hold them up at this time. The nights will be long, Lord, and I know You will be there when that hand reaches for their loved one and they are no longer there. Comfort will come knowing he is with You, and Your love will spread not only to the entire family, but be evident to others to witness. I hate death, Lord, but I love and trust YOU completely. I know You will ease the pain, and allow Your shoulder to be cried upon, because You are a loving God, a just God, a perfect God that never changes. You are a Precious God, deserving to be Praise Honored and Glorified. You are the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the Wonderful God who promised a Savior who would bring salvation for all who partake. You had to watch Your Son die on a cross, and You personally know the heartache of loss. You understand, Lord. You understand. You have given us the HOPE of living for eternity with You. I thank You for this Gift. Keep this family close, Lord. Hold them so close they can hear Your heartbeat. For I ask in the Loving, Honorable, Regal Name of Jesus, Amein.

The anointing is so strong on this prayer that I can't even express myself right now.....

Thank you Jesus for these Hearts that Love you to such a degree that I no longer see 'them' but see 'you' instead. I pray for this degree of complete transparency...