A house RESOLUTION

 

To express profound sorrow upon the passing of Steven Ned Brown and to extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Steven Ned Brown on April 23, 2024, at the age of seventy-four; and

 

Whereas, Steve was born in Beaufort on May 30, 1949. He attended Beaufort High School before going on to study photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. At the Rochester Institute of Technology, he joined the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega where he made steadfast friends who were fellow lovers of fun. They began a tradition of throwing pies in the face of their brothers on their birthday, and this tradition continued even when they all considered themselves mature adults; and

 

Whereas, Steve is acclaimed as one of the most giving people his community will even know. His motto was "Don't lay your head down on any day without blessing someone's life that day" and he lived by it. He adored his wife, children, grandchildren, and his family. He was also renowned for his cooking skills, was the life of any celebration, and never knew a stranger; and

 

Whereas, Steve was part owner of the Village Inn Pizza Parlor and later the founder of Steve Brown Catering. He also served as a deacon at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, co-founded the Washington Street Park Project, volunteered for Help of Beaufort, devoted time to the Service of Mankind Project, and contributed to other organizations. His commitment to his community had an immeasurable impact, and for his efforts he was awarded both the Order of the Palmetto from the Governor's office and the 2020 Servant Leader Award; and

 

Whereas, Steve is survived by his wife, Jean Miller Brown; four children, Stephanie Brown (Ryan Newton), Kelsey Brown (Austin Mishoe), Mitchell Brown (Kera), and Steven Wade Brown; two grandchildren, Elise and Genevi; a step-grandchild, Zoe; and a sister, Nan Brown Sutton (Mike). He was preceded in death by his parents, Ned and Trannie Brown, and one sister, Cindy Brown Tucker. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Steven Ned Brown and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Steven Ned Brown.

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