Harold E. Brown III Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harold Edward Brown III was born March 27, 1955, in Wiesbaden, Germany at the United States Air Force Hospital. Rudy was raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late Harold Edward Brown, Jr., and Milcah Louise Brown (nee Bowie). Harold was affectionately known as Rudy throughout his life. He was educated in the Plainfield Public School Systems. After finishing school, he joined the United States Marine Corps., serving four years and then serving two additional years as a reservist with the Navy. Rudy lived by once a Marine Always a Marine. Following the military Rudy worked several jobs. From security guard to a Household Mover to Union Hazmat Laborer, Limousine Professional Driver and last before becoming disabled a Dispatcher and Reginal Vehicle Distributor for Enterprise-Rent-A Car. In 1987, he met Toni, when she was visiting family in New York. A year later, they would wed and live happily in Plainfield, New Jersey for three years before relocating to Pennsylvania. Rudy was extremely outgoing, thoughtful, and friendly. He would easily talk to a stranger for hours. Rudy especially had a calling to speak to young men, instilling in them community values and adult responsibility. He knew everything about sports and world news and could easily talk to anyone from all walks of life. He was a huge Chicago Bulls and Bears fan. Rudy had many passions. His most important one was working out, even after he became disabled. It was his favorite thing to do. He worked so hard at his daily routine that one of his first Physical Therapist, Brian Hall became his “brother from another mother” , maintaining a strong relationship well beyond his need for therapy. Another one of his passions was his lawn and vehicle maintenance, thru this passion, he became exceptionally good friends with Perry Dickerson. His last passion was his Jordan gear!! He made sure that he had the latest Jordan’s on the market even if someone had to hang on a computer at midnight to snag them. Rudy also had a lifetime love of animals, even cajoling his wife to rescue six Rottweiler’s (not all at one time) over the past seventeen years. Rudy first accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior while attending Community Baptist Church, the late Pastor William J. Alston as a young child. To this date, his Christian beliefs never wavered. After relocating to Pennsylvania in 1991, he attended and joined the Wesley A.M.E Church of Swarthmore. Rudy who was a loving husband, leaves to cherish wonderful memories, his wife Toni Brown (nee Williams), his sister, Celeste Marie Brown of Plainfield, NJ and his Mother-in-Law, Lois Williams, Swarthmore, PA also a dear Aunt Ellen P. Smith, Plainfield, NJ. Cousin Subrina Camp, North Brunswick, NJ, cherished caregiver Tamika Pannell and various other family members and friends. Sorrowfully submitted, The Family

Harold E. Brown III

March 27, 1955 - June 11, 2022