Joseph Brownlee (3-22-12)

COMMERCE - Joseph Lemnal Brownlee, Jr., 78, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his residence.

He was born in Miami, Fla., the son of the late Joseph L. and Clara Estelle Brooks Brownlee. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission and was retired from United States Marine Corp. He was also a high school teacher. Mr. Brownlee was preceded in death by his son, Roger A. Brownlee.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mary Schoppmeyer Brownlee, Commerce; sons, Michael J. Brownlee, Commerce, and Kevin Brownlee, Santa Fe, N.M.; and a daughter, Patti Hobart, Winder.

Memorial services will be held Monday, March 26, at 1 p.m. from the St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission with Father Terry Crone officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night, March 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. The Rosary service will follow visitation Sunday night at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Deacon John Burke, Jr. officiating.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

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#1 Dennis Burns on 03/23/12 at 09:16 PM [Reply]

I knew him as "Sarge", when he was my NJROTC instructor and I have never known anyone to take more interest in my development than him. He was a major influence in my life and the biggest reason I decided to become a Marine. I doubt he knew just how much he affected all of our lives, but I know my life would have been worse had he not been a part of it.

Sarge, you will be missed. Someday, when I hear you command us all to "Fall In", you can bet I'll be there carrying the guideon.

#1.1 Craig Strickland on 06/09/12 at 02:15 PM [Reply]

He was a big influence in any of us that went to OPHS and in NJROTC. I recall him talking old war stories of Vietnam, and I jokingly asked him why he wasn't in Korea, and he just matter of factly replied "Well, I was only 12...."

Rest in Peace Sarge.....

#2 Wilma Davis Stanley on 03/25/12 at 06:46 AM [Reply]

Mrs. Brownlee,

Sorry for your loss. Your husband was a great coach and teacher while at Orange Park High School. The Florida alumni is sure missing a great man

Wilma Davis Stanley
Class of 1983
Orange Park, Florida

#3 John Almeida on 03/28/12 at 07:38 AM [Reply]

Mrs. Brownlee,

Very sorry for the passing of Coach Brownlee. Just wanted you to know this man influnced my life in high school as my coach and as a mentor and great human being. I too joined the Marine Corps because of some of the things he tought me as well as the rest of the students. At times I feared him...latter learned what a great person he was and truley cared. Thank you for letting us share him with you and your family. Semper Fi Coach!
John W. Almeida
Class of 1983
Orange Park, Florida

#4 Kevin Dufresne on 04/02/12 at 07:45 AM [Reply]

Mrs Brownlee,
I met Joe at St Lukes Catholic Church Middleburg, FL. He was responsible for getting me to join K of C. He was great influence to me. I remember we swapped CB radios, and we used to sit in our driveways (we lived 10 miles apart) and talk to each other.
Kevin Dufresne
Jacksonville, FL

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