15 JULY 2019 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS OBITUARIES George “Raymond” Brown life’s journey began on October 22, 1944, born in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the fifteenth child born to his late parents Isaiah and Pearl Brown; his father died when he was four years old, and was raised by his very morally strong Christian moth- er in Oralabor, Iowa, (he always took claim to be “Mama’s Baby”). The family attended Mount Zion Baptist Church, in Oralabor, where he was baptized. Oralabor was a small Black Community, his father was one of the founders. George “Raymond” was educated in the Ankeny, Iowa school system and graduated and from Ankeny High School in 1962. In Ankeny school he developed some lifelong friends, he said it was some of the best years of his life. During the summers of high school and college years he worked for John Deer in Ankeny, Iowa. Soon after his high school grad- uation his mother died and he was off to college in the fall to Central College in Pella, and the next year he attended Ellsworth Jr. Community College both Iowa. In the summer of 1963 he met the love of his life Bonita Jones. On October 2, 1965 they were united in holy matrimony and had a loving, cherish marriage for over 53 years, until his death. To this union were born two precious children, Andriea Marie and George Raymond, Jr. They lived in Des Moines, Iowa, where they were members of Our Savior Baptist Church, where his brother Theodore Brown was the Pastor. George “Raymond” was employed full time at John Deer and went back to school at the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. He served in the United States Army from 1965 -1967 and received an honorable discard. After serv- ing his country he returned to full employment at John Deer. In the spring of 1977 he moved his family to Denver, Colorado to become an entrepreneur by open- ing a restaurant with his brother Robert. Brown Sugar’s Burger Dee- Lite at 1819 E. 28th Ave. was opened in June of 1977, it was a family owned and operated busi- ness. In 1991 he expanded and relocated the restaurant to 24th & Welton (Five Points) and changed the name to Brown Sugar’s Burgers & Bones. After this location closed there were other forms of Brown Sugar’s restaurants at different locations While in the restaurant business his heart and love was for the people in the communities that he served. He enjoyed the daily con- versations and communications; he always had a word of encouragement and wisdom, especially for the youth. The com- munity had their special names for him, Mr. Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cheesy George as well as other terms of endearment. In 1981 Raymond with his wife Bonita saw there was a special need in the community to help young black males. They became foster parents to six youth, John, Charles, Rodrick, David, Patrick and Ernest. George “Raymond” over the years of doing business in Denver & Aurora, Colorado communities he received many awards and expres- sions of appreciation for his com- munity involvement; Award from Manual High School for Special Thanks for his outstanding con- tribution to the school, The 1997 Christar Award for African American Forerunner of Business and Industry from the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., and in 2010 he received an award from The National Kidney Association for being “Mr. Positive”, just to name a few. In 1997 he and his wife joined Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, under the Praetorship of Del T. Phillips the name was changed to The House Worship Center, we remain mem- bers to date. After 35 years in the restaurant business he retired, however he did work for several years for The Denver Post News Paper. In 2007 he started to have seri- ous health problems that had him at death’s door several times. His strong faith in God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit was with him at all times. He shared that belief and his testament with every- one. George “Raymond” was a devoted loving husband, father, grandpa and Pa Pa. Nothing was more important than the care and safety of his family. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Tiyenysa , Brinton, George R. III, Paige and two great grandchildren, Samara and Royce. His greatest pleasure was being with his family and friends. In his free time he enjoyed watch- ing sports; football, basketball, track, golf and tennis. He and his brother Robert had a special activ- ity they shared, greyhound racing. He also, enjoyed great music, jazz, R&B and gospel. November 2017 George “Raymond” and Bonita moved to Homosassa, Florida to be in warmer weather. George “Raymond” Brown depart- ed this life, into the hands of our Precious Lord’s on May 12, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. He leaves in God’s care; His wife Bonita, His children, Andriea M. Brown of Aurora, Co., George R. Brown, Jr. (Debra) of Mitchellville, Md., grandchildren, Tiyenysa Thomas and Brinton Thomas of Denver Co., George R. Brown III and Paige Brown of Mitchellville, Md., great grandchildren , Samara Kuykendoll and Royce Williams of Denver, Co., niece, Mischelle Brown of Denver, Co., brothers, Marvin (Shirley) Brown, of Des Moines, Le Roy Brown, Aurora, Co., sister, Claudine Brissett, Chicago, Il.; His Lifelong Friends John (Linda) Davis of Homosassa, Fl., Zane (Janana) Smith, of West Des Moines, Ia., and Host of nieces, nephews other rela- tives and friends. George "Raymond" Brown George "Raymond" Brown, October 22, 1944 – May 12, 2019 Samuel Dunlap Jr., 85, loving husband, father, and grandfa- ther, died peacefully and surround- ed by his family’s love in his life- long residence of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on April 20, 2019. Sam was born in Colorado Springs on September 8, 1933, to Sam Dunlap Sr. And Beatrice Harrell Dunlap. Sam was a graduate of Colorado Springs High School in 1951, and went on to serve and influence his community in a number of ways. On April 24, 1955, he married Norma Seymour in Colorado Springs where they raised two sons. Sam served his community through multiple positions in edu- cation, counseling, coaching and volunteering. His life was centered around helping those who he felt needed it most. Sam could find the potential in any child, and create a way to help that poten- tial blossom into eventual great- ness. His decades of service with District 11 earned him a number of honorable titles including the first Black Community Liaison and first African-American baseball coach in D-11. Sam also spent time coach- ing wrestling, track, and basketball at South Jr. The majority of his passion and work revolved around assisting and connecting with the young people in his community. He spent a lot of time at the Hillside Center where he found joy in watch- ing children learn and play. Sam's hard work and devotion to improving the lives of others never stopped. He was the co-founder of Black Adults for Youth and served on Boards for the Colorado Springs Youth; but one of his most admirable contributions to the Springs com- munity was his service as Director of Samida House-Group Center for Abused and Neglected Boys. Sam devoted his life to lending a help- ing hand and strong advice, as well as giving loving support to many young people in the Colorado Springs area. All that Sam was, and all that he will continue to be to so many is truly hard to encompass, but his love and light continue to grow in this community through the lives he has touched. Sam’s accomplishments and accolades are numerous, including awards for "Outstanding Service to Youth," and the Col. F. Don Miller Sports Service Award. One of his proudest moments came in 2014, when the "Brown Bombers" were inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. Sam played first-base and outfield for the city's first all-black championship Semi- Pro baseball team. He was an out- standing serviceman to our youth and community alike. Despite all the tireless work Sam put into his community, he made a loving home for his wife and two sons. He was a loving husband, dedicated father and was cherished by all of those who loved him and were touched by his giving nature. Sam is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Beatrice Dunlap, and his sisters, Willa Maude Miller, Rhoda Moon, and Rosalie Morse. He is survived by his wife of six- ty-four years, Norma Dunlap; his sons, Samuel Michael (Martha) Dunlap, and Darren Keith Dunlap; his three grandchildren, Chloe (Jason) Gardner, Mara Dunlap, and Dominique Dunlap; and three great grand-children, Jaidyn Stewart- Dunlap, Rabecca Stewart-Dunlap, and Kash Gardner. He is also sur- vived by Royce Perkins, Sarah Spangler, Sam (Lori) Spangler, and Jamie Pollock. The Celebration of Life for Sam Dunlap was held at Relevant Word Ministries. Officiating the service was Rev. Dr. Promise Lee. Sam will truly be missed by many. Samuel Dunlap Samuel Dunlap, September 8, 1993 – April 20, 2019 Memorial Service and Repast / Saturday July 13, 2019 at 11 AM / AtRising Star Missionary Baptist Church / 1596 South Dayton / Denver, Co 80247