Joel Patrick Brown, age 48 and a resident of Biloxi, died February 16, 2008, in Louisiana.
Mr. Brown was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and worked in the offshore oil industry as a boat captain. He was an avid hunter, golfer, and friend.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his mother, Inez Simmons-Brown; stepmother, Maggie Morris-Brown; brother, Jeffrey Brown; and sister, Wanda Barthell-Brown. Survivors include his father, Jessie Brown, of Houma, LA; sisters, Doris Rudy, of Memphis, TN; Glenda Dutton, of Jacksonville, FL; and Julie Brown, of Ocean Springs; and a brother, Andy Brown, of Houma, LA.
He was a beloved son, brother, and friend.
Visitation will be at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi today, Tuesday, February 19, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, in the funeral home chapel, followed by burial in Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Foundation, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.