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Newton Marcell Brown Sr. "Marcell", 69, of Maiden, NC formerly of Mooresville, NC went to be with the Lord, on Saturday February 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones, He was born June 21,1955, in Waynesville, NC, Son of late Mary Louise Rathbone and Kenneth Phillip Rathbone Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife Kimberly Annette Wilson Brown of Mooresville, NC, sister Janice Kay Hager of Maiden, NC, sister Kathy Louise Brown of Waynesville, NC, daughter Misty Marie Reid of Troutman, NC, brother Kenneth Phillip Rathbone Jr of Mooresville, NC. Outgoing by nature, Marcell never met a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, working on classic cars, woodworking, and fishing. He loved Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, and Popeye the sailor man. He was born in Waynesville, NC, and was raised in Palatka, FL, he then moved to Mooresville, NC with his mother and father when he was a teenager, there he learned the importance of family and friends and fell in love with the love of his live Kimberly Annette Wilson Brown, he began his career at bay state milling co., he worked there for 40 years and retired in 2012. With a vast appreciation for nature, Marcell loved to go camping with friends and family, he loved being in the wilderness. He loved going white water rafting in Cherokee, NC. Building bonfires and roasting marshmallows. Telling stories and cracking jokes. He woke up every morning to have a refreshing cup of coffee and watch the sun come up. Most important to him was his family and he will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He leaves a long-lasting legacy to be cherished by his survivors, Sons, Joshua Brown of Mooresville, NC, Newton Brown Jr of Mooresville, NC, Brian and Rhonda Brown of Palatka, FL, Sister, Susan and Richard Girgus of Dallas, NC, Brother, Thurman and Sheila Brown of Breman, GA. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life at a later date. Our family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all the hospice nurses, physicians and staff of Carolina Caring. Thank you so much for your kindness and support through this hard time, your kindness will never be forgotten. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Brown family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Newton Marcell Brown, Sr.

June 21, 1955 - February 22, 2025