Norman Jackson Brown

Norman Jackson Brown, 95, of Bennett, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital surrounded by family.

Norman was born in Chatham County on June 29th, 1929, to the late Benjamin F. and Ina B. Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clint, Howard, Coy, Lynn, Colon, and Buster Brown; and his sisters, Hilda Brewer and Myrtle B. Coble Teague.

Norman worked as a postal carrier for the US Post Office and worked with Chatham News & Record delivering newspapers to all the newspaper stands. He also worked as a life insurance salesman for Durham Life. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church where he was involved with the Sunday School class, the church choir, and the men’s fellowship group. He enjoyed spending time with his church family. In his spare time, he enjoyed going camping and he was always taking his nieces and nephews with him. He loved sports, especially basketball and baseball. Norman loved him some chocolate cake and a good cold Pepsi.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 68 years, Mary Lea Langley Brown and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Norman will be held Friday, February 7th, 2025, at 3 pm, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church. The visitation will be held at the church from 1:30 – 2:45 pm and burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Reverend Don Edwards and Reverend Bob Wachs.

Memorial donations can be made in Norman’s name to Pleasant Grove Christian Church, 5946 Pleasant Grove Church Rd., Bennett, NC 27208.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Brown family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com