AL HR203

Honors the life and memory of Mr. Cleophus Lamarr Brown, Sr., who passed away, and expresses sympathy to his family and community.

Documents Mr. Brown's birth on November 25, 1933, in Bradford, Alabama, his military service in the United States Army (1953), and his religious affiliation with Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Recognizes Mr. Brown's professional baseball career, including his 1955 debut in the Negro League with the Louisville Clippers and brief service with the Birmingham Black Barons.

Details Mr. Brown's employment history including 20 years with Woodward Iron Company's baseball team, work with multiple trucking and manufacturing companies, and semi-professional baseball with the East Thomas Baseball Team until his 1996 retirement.

Lists surviving family members including his five daughters, six sons, 14 granddaughters, seven grandsons, eight great-granddaughters, four great-grandsons, and extended family.