United States Marine Corps Veteran, Mr. Fate Brown of 1682 GA Hwy 195, North, Leesburg, Georgia died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Dawson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dawson, Georgia.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the St. John Baptist Church in Leslie, Georgia.

The burial will be Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, Georgia.

With profound sorrow we, the family and friends, announce the passing of our beloved Fate Brown.  Fate was born on May 1, 1953 and transitioned on April 6, 2024.  He was born to the parentage of the late Lovett and Marie Brown.  Fate was one of eight siblings, five of whom preceded him in death.

On January 15, 1974, he was united in marriage with Wanda  Battle.  The union was blessed with the birth of two sons.

Fate gave his life to the Lord at an early age and was added to the St. John Baptist Church.  He later moved his membership to New Shady Grove Baptist Church and attended faithfully until he experienced health complications.

Fate attended the Lee and Sumter County Schools.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for three years and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 35 years.

He was a football enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, and cared for with pride his favored pets - dogs. He loved cooking and had a heart to help those in need.

Fate's love and life will continue to be cherished by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Battle Brown, Leesburg, Georgia; two sons,  Fabian (Daphne), Leesburg, Georgia and Eric (Tameka); three grandchildren, Rhasan, Alexandria, Virginia, Asia and Anterrico; one great grand, Phoenix Jones; one brother Otis (Marilyn) and sister, Kate Brown Green all of Albany, Georgia.

His memory will also be held dear by 11 sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law, a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.