Samuel Brown Sr., 86, died March 6, 2012.
He was born in Barreterre, Bahamas, and lived in Indian River County for 54 years, coming from his birthplace.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Brown, of Vero Beach; sons, Joe Brown, of Nassau, Bahamas, Vincent Brown, of Jacksonville, Roger Brown, of Tampa and Eric Brown, of Vero Beach; daughters, Lenora Smith and Cynthia Fritz, both of Freeport, Bahamas, Renita Brown, of Vero Beach and Nedra Thompkins, of Tampa; brother, Estin Brown, of Exuma, Bahamas; and sister, Lovely Rolle, of Nassau.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hortense/Mills Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Gifford Cemetery.