Percy Joseph Brown

Percy Joseph Brown, born in Salisbury MD but a long-time resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, departed this earthly life on Thursday October 26, 2023 at Heartly Hall Nursing Home in Pocomoke MD at the age of 80 due to natural causes. Born on December 3, 1942 he was the son of the late Mary Lee Whaley-Thompson. Percy received his education at Salisbury High School where he was a member of a band and he played the drums. Sometimes Percy would work with his mother at the clothing company Dressers helping to stock shelves and hang clothes. Percy loved music and was always the life of the party especially with his outstanding dance moves. Some of his favorite artists were Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and James Brown. He was always singing and dancing and tapping his hands to the beat of the drums on the song. When he would get really excited and upbeat he had a saying “Whoop Poopie Do!” That let everyone know he was in a happy space. After high school, Percy was enlisted into the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam. He served from June 26, 1970-June 19, 1973 and received an Honorable discharge along with medals for: National Defense, Vietnam Service/Campaign, Good Conduct, and a Sharpshooter. After service, he returned back to Philadelphia where he worked in demolition and was an occasional bartender. Many years had passed and Percy returned to Princess Anne MD to reside with his sister, Georgene, who later passed away that same year in 2017. After Georgene’s passing, Percy continued to be cared for by his niece, Shamika, until his last days. Throughout that time, he was reacquainted with his family members and gained some new ones as well. Everyone who Percy or met him loved him, especially his bubbly personality. Percy is survived by his son, James (Snoopy/Justice) Brown, his grand-daughter, Justina Neyor and his great grandsons Jaiden, Amin, and Legend, his nieces Tiana (Bernard) Stewart and Shamika (Daimon) Church, which whom he lived with, his great nieces Senoj (Pooder), Freddy, and Phailyn and his right-hand buddy his great nephew, My’Haj as well as a host of cousins, relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Percy is preceded in death by his brother, James Brown, his sister Georgene Boston, his wife Ruth Brown, one nephew Demetrius Brown and one niece Katina Singleton. Percy will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and those who were getting to know him.

Percy Joseph Brown

December 3, 1942 - October 26, 2023