John P. Brown

John Pershing Brown, Jr. of Lady Lake, FL passed peacefully into the arms of God at his home on May 20, 2020. Jack was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on June 23, 1938. On February 14, 1959 Jack married the love of his life Theodocia (Theo) Marie (Shorts) Brown. This year they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Jack is proceeded in death by his father John Pershing Brown Sr. and mother Mary L. (Kachenbach) Brown both from Harvey's Lake, PA. Jack is survived by his wife; his daughter Debra Marie Parker and her husband Thomas; son John Pershing Brown III and his wife Donna and son Edward John Brown Sr. and his wife Linda. His grandchildren include: Nicole Gugger, Curtis Parker, Katelyn Brown, John P. Brown IV, James Brown, Kerianne Brown, Edward J. Brown Jr., Christopher Brown, and Michael Brown. In addition Jack is also survived by three Great-grand Children; Degan and Jaxen Gugger and Amelia Parker. Jack is also survived by his sister Mary Lou Perez and her husband Charles, his brother David Brown and his wife Donna, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack is a 1957 graduate from GAR High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA. As an ambitious and driven man Jack continued his education by graduating from Wilkes-Barre Business College with Honors, graduating at the top of his class. He attended Benjamin Franklin University in Washington D.C. Jack was encouraged by his uncle and mentor Robert Brown to consider a career in banking. Jack worked his way up through the ranks to eventually earn the title of Regional Manager at Northeastern Bank, now a part of PNC Bank. While working Northeastern Bank, he earned a Diploma of Graduation from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University. His banking career lead him to Union Bank in Bethlehem, PA. He ended his career as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Community Bank of Homestead, FL where he also served as the Executive Vice President of Combank Mortgage Company. In 1997 Jack and Theo retired to The Villages, Lady Lake FL. Jack was a man of faith, community servant and a natural born leader. He attended the North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake, FL. where he served on the finance committee of the church and as a member of the Board of Directors for Little Blessings Day Care. He and his wife Theo delivered meals with Operation Homebound for over twenty-one years. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Pocono Pines United Methodist Church. Jack served as the President of the Lions Club, Mt. Pocono, PA and was recognized as Lion of the Year. He served as the President of the Kiwanis Club in Homestead, FL, where he was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce. A fierce competitor, Jack enjoyed playing cards and games with his wife and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf where he scored seven "holes-in-one" throughout his lifetime. Services, limited by Covid-19, were held on May 23rd 2020 at the Lone Oaks Cemetery in Leesburg, FL. where he was laid to rest surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Memorial donations in honor of John P. Brown Jr. will be graciously be accepted by Little Blessings Day Care or Operation Homebound, North Lake Presbyterian Church, 975 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake, FL 32159. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL.

John P. Brown

June 23, 1938 - May 20, 2020