Portsmouth - Michael A. Brown 59, of the 400 block of Truman Circle passed on February 13, 2012. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. and a member of Union Bethel Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Va.

Also, employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad for over 20 years. A graduate of Cradock High School Class of 1970 and Norfolk State University. A member of the Lodge of Masons.
Leaving to cherish his memories his wife Shakira J. Brown, three children Derek, Kimberli, and Cierra; five grandchildren, two nephews, a best friend Thurman Cross, other relatives and dear friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Union Bethel Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Va. by Rev. Edward Young. The interment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Va. The family will be the residence. The body will be in church at 10 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA.

Published in The Virginian Pilot on February 17, 2012