Thursday, March 15, 2012Twelve Oâ??clock Noon Raleighâ??s Crossroads United Methodist Church715 Guilford College RoadGreensboro, NC 27409The Reverend Donald E. McCoy, PastorPresidingThe pilgrimage of life for Clifton Edward Brown, Jr., began on July 14, 1932 in Guilford County, NC. He was the son of the late Clifton Edward Brown, Sr., and the late Lula B. Brown. As the youngest child, Cliff was fondly known by his siblings and many others as â??Brother.â?? His life-long journey came to an end on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, granting his soul eternal rest. Cliffâ??s life took on a special meaning for him while growing up in Guilford College and the Woodyside Community. During this period of time, neighbors were more like family. They knew each other. They looked out for each other. They helped raise each otherâ??s children. And, working together, they nurtured each otherâ??s spiritual growth and development. It was during this time in Cliffâ??s life that he made life-long friends and developed meaningful relationships that sustained him throughout his life. He was a proud product of the Woodyside Community and he never forgot his roots, regardless of where lifeâ??s journey took him. As a young man, Cliff joined the Raleighâ??s Crossroad United Methodist church where his family was actively involved. He attended Woodyside Elementary School and James B. Dudley Senior High School where he graduated in 1952. Cliff served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of Corporal. He also attended N.C. A&T State University. In 1956, Cliff relocated to New York City in search of better opportunities. While there, he was trained as a professional printer. He worked in this field for 34 years â?? first for Marchall Typography in New York City and later for Metro Tag Printing in Long Island.In 1957, Cliff married the former Kathleen Shoffner, whom he met through mutual friends. As a couple, their life was one of God-centered love, mutual admiration and genuine respect. Together they were the parents of two children, Anthony and Pamela. While living in New York, Cliff and his family were active with the St. Markâ??s Lutheran Church. In 2004, Cliff and Kathleen relocated to Greensboro from New York after 47 years. Upon his return to Greensboro, Cliff proudly reunited with his church family at Raleighâ??s Crossroad United Methodist. He was happy to be back at Raleighâ??s Crossroad and in the community where life began for him. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Adams Brown; and a sister, Laura Mae Brown Wall. He leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish his memories his loving wife Kathleen Shoffner Brown of the home; son Anthony and wife Cassundra of Warner Robins, GA; and daughter Pamela T. Brown from New York currently living in High Point, NC. Additional family left to celebrate his life include a sister, Alice Brown Figgs of New York City; granddaughters, Jacarri Kelley of Salt Lake City, UT; and Soraya Brown of Warner Robbins, GA; and great-grandson Pharaoh Kelley of Salt Lake City, UT. Cliff also enjoyed a special relationship with numerous others, including sister-in-law, Cozy M. Shoffner of Liberty, NC; sister-in-law, Katie Shoffner of Liberty, NC; brother-in-law, R.C. Shoffner of Greensboro; sister-in-law, Carol J. Rogers and husband Joe of Greensboro; and Dot Wallington of Greensboro whom he loved as a sister. His many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also were very special to him. Cliff felt blessed beyond measure to share mutual love and support for each of them over the years. Cliff also enjoyed a special kinship and brotherhood bond with A.J. Chavis, John Morehead, Ron Jessup and the Rev. Belvin J. Jessup.