Funeral services for Pastor Sam Brown will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11 am at Solomon Temple COGIC with burial in the First Thankful Baptist Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 4 to 7 pm in the chapel of Garvin and Garvin Funeral Home.

Pastor Sam Brown, the son of Richmond Brown(deceased) and Nora Fields Brown was born on June 6, 1961, in Hampton County, South Carolina. Pastor Sam Brown made his triumphant transition to glory on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He received a summons from his earthly home to his mansion just over the hilltop, on the eternal streets of glory. He received his primary education in the public schools of Hampton County.

He served devotedly as the pastor of New Gospel Mission, COGIC, a flock he led diligently.  Pastor Sam dedicated his life to teaching God's word, ministering to all who would lend an ear, and generally being of service in any way he saw fit. The concept of being a stranger was not one to which he subscribed, and he never found himself too busy to share a smile, meal, or a message from the Lord. He was a shining example of what true servanthood is all about. The word of God and the souls of man were his passions.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Florine Heyward. To this union. They were blessed with two children and a special daughter.

He leaves cherishing memories to his devoted wife of 33 years, Florine Brown. Loving mother: Nora Fields Brown. PastorOne son, Keith Brown of Varnville, South Carolina. Two daughters: Veronica Heyward of Greenville, South Carolina and Cali Sanders of Estill, South Carolina. Five brothers: Richmond Jr., Kenneth(LaFrenchie), Mikell (Sylvia), Timothy, and Charles(Tonya) Brown all of Estill, South Carolina; Four Sisters: Dianne, Patricia, and Carmen Brown, Nora (Sonny) Solomons all of Estill, South Carolina; Two sisters-in-law: Louise (Robert) Orr and Julia (James) Mikell of Estill, South Carolina; Three aunts: Ivertia Roberts and Minnie Lou Housey of Patterson, New Jersey and Rosa Mae Brown of Lena, South Carolina; Two uncles: James (Mary) Fields of Estill, South Carolina and Arthur Fields of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Special niece/nephew: Alaysia, Angel, Branden, Dee, Eric, Jaden, Jamone, Lakesha, Lorenzo, Terrance, Octavia,; God children: Dianndre, Malik, Priscilla ; (3) Grandchildren, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, many loving friends, and his flock New Gospel Misson family.