Ulysses Thomas Brown “U.T.” (Age 87)
passed away, surrounded by family & friends, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. U.T. was born in Princess Anne County to the late Ulysses and Reva Brown on June 4, 1932 and was preceded by the love of his life of 60 years, his wife and high school sweetheart, Yvonne Stephan Brown and two brothers, Dale and Kerry Brown.
U.T. will be remembered for his great sense of humor, mental and physical toughness, intelligence, generosity, and love. From humble beginnings, at a young age U.T. enlisted in the Marines where he learned to box, later earning the Golden Gloves title by TKO in 1954. Upon returning to Virginia Beach, U.T. attended Virginia Beach High School where he met his wife Yvonne. He graduated from the University of Virginia which he attended on a boxing & soccer scholarship. U.T. became a successful service station dealer in Springfield, Virginia and later a successful businessman in Virginia Beach.
U.T. was a loving husband, father and friend. His accomplishments are only overshadowed by the indelible mark he left on those around him. His lifetime example of perseverance, hope, strength and love will endure in the lives of those who knew him.
Left to remember him are 5 children; Jack (Kathy) Brown, Doug (Dee) Brown, Tom (Cindy) Brown, Scott (MaryBeth) Brown, and Kim (Sean) LaCroix; 13 grandchildren, Laura, Lindsey, Chris, Caitlin, Anna, Tim, Craig, Josh, Ava, Liza, Jack, Jackie, and Joey; 1 great grandchild, Layla; his siblings Everette and Bobby Brown; many nieces, nephews, friends and his dog Bumble.
A mass of resurrection will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 at 1 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church in Va. Beach.
In lieu of flowers please donate in U.T.’s name, to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. The donation can be left by going to TMCFunding.com. Altmeyer Funeral Home Maestas Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence online go to www.altmeyerfh.com.
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Date: Friday, January 17, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Location:
Church Of The Holy Family
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Claude and Kimberly Crane posted on 1/17/20
My family was blessed in knowing such a great man along with his beautiful wife Yvonne. They were like parents to me. UT was full of wisdom and gave the best advice. We were looking to buy an investment property in Sandbridge, VA. UT and Yvonne owned several properties there so I ask for his advice and he was more than happy to help. We finally found one that we bought and he told me if it didn’t work out he would buy it from me. I was really nervous about it being we were raising our children at the time. We had to renovate the property and get it ready for our first rental. My husband was working on cleaning up the yard of all the debris from the renovation and was on a time line with our first rental coming in. Here comes U.T. in his Lincoln Navigator and he got out of his car and started putting debris and big boulder rocks in his car to help Claude. I will never forget his kindness, wit and love for people and animals. He and Yvonne will always have a special place in my heart. He is now with the Lord and the love of his life Yvonne.