Capteon Brown III 1946-2007

Capteon Brown III, son of Capteon and Dorothy Mae (Board) Brown II was born September 25, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Cotter Elementary School, Duvalle Middle School and Central High School.

He confessed a belief in Christ, was later baptized and became a member of the Church of Christ where the family worshipped.

Affectionately known as “Jackie” by his family and friends, he was very obedient, respectful and dependable. At the age of six he began taking care of younger siblings due to his mother’s extensive work hours and father’s declining health. He would often tell his siblings, “I raised you all.”

Capteon started his work experience as a young man in a local restaurant and later began work in the Supply Department at the Kentucky School for the Blind, where his mother worked as a cook.

In 1965, Capteon met Billy Joyce (Beckner) Epps. In 1967 they married in Gary, Indiana. Later, the couple moved back to her hometown of Muskogee, Oklahoma. To this union three children were born; Captoria, William and Eugene. Capteon and Billy Joyce were married 26 years, until the dissolution of the marriage in 1993.

Capteon along with his family were united with the Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church where his father-in-law, the late Rev. B. J. Beckner served as Pastor. Following his father-in-laws reassignment, the family later united with Bethel A.M.E. Church, where Capteon served faithfully on the Usher Board.

After establishing residence in Muskogee, Capteon labored as a custodian at the Taft State Hospital and witnessed the hospitals transition to the Oklahoma Children’s Center and eventually to The Jess Dunn Correctional Center. It was during this time that Capteon transferred his employment to Parkview School for the Blind, Muskogee, Oklahoma, working until his retirement after 32 years of service. Capteon also worked for Tackett/East Janitorial Service as a second job for several years.

Capteon was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Mae (Board) Brown and two brothers, Earl Gillian and Private Donald Brown.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Captoria Brown, Irving, TX; two sons, E. Eugene Brown and Rev. William James Brown (Janice), both of Muskogee, OK; the mother of his children, Billye Joyce Brown Woodfork, Tulsa, OK; three step grandchildren, Orteca Nunley, Irving,TX, Laticia Nunley, Muskogee, OK and Patricia and Lang (Robert), Boynton, OK and one step great granddaughter. Also to cherish his memory he leaves, his father, Capteon Brown II (Joan); two brothers, Leon Brown and Bruce Brown; four sisters, Rosetta Brown, Marva Jean Finley (Darrell), Pamela Mitchell and Francis Johnson, all of Louisville, KY; four aunts, Velma Yovonne (Board) Calhoun, Mildred Board, Mae Francis Board and Robert Board all of Louisville, KY; two special cousins, Love Priest and Terri Board both if Louisville, KY; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A service of memory will be conducted, Saturday, 11 a.m. in the Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church Taft, OK with his son minister William Brown delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in Booker T. Washington Cemetery. The family has been cared for by Granger-House of Winn. “Jackie” will lie in state in the funeral home slumber room during the hours of 12 Noon until 6 p.m. Friday. Online condolences and registry may be expressed at www.houseofwinn.com