Elder Walter Brown Jr.

Walter Brown Jr., born on April 27, 1944 was the oldest son of Walter Brown Sr. and Frances Louise Brown. Raised in New York, he had five siblings: Dorothy, Virginia, Theresa, Henry, and David. His surviving siblings are Virginia Butler and David Brown. Family and friends affectionately called Walter Brown “Junior” or “BB.” As a child, Walter loved to ride his bike, go skating, and joke around with family. Walter Brown completed the 12th grade at Bronx Vocational High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1970 at age 26. He was honorably discharged from Fort Dix in New Jersey. As a young man, he fathered Tann Mclean. He was a loving and caring father to his son. During his career as a driver, his worked for a variety of businesses including a laundry services company, tourist bus operator and, in his latter years, for Hertz at LaGuardia Airport. Most of us know him as a skilled driver for family, friends and just about anyone who needed to get from Point A to Point B, C and D! Elder Brown loved to serve and he would truly go the distance in service as a driver. He always said that his true birthdate was August 5,1976 when he was born again, baptized in Jesus’ name and spoke in tongues when the Holy Ghost came. It was that day, at age 32, that he committed to following Jesus for the rest of his life and was delivered from a life spotted by drug use, theft, and imprisonment. In 1987, he was ordained as minister in the Highway Christian Church. In 1996, Refuge Temple Church in New York City ordained him. He founded the Whole Truth Fellowship, The Apostle’s Doctrine Ministry of Jesus Christ. This teaching ministry was his passion in his latter years. He permanently relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2012 along with his mother and sister. Throughout his life, he had many interests including playing chess and leading bible study and prayer services in nursing homes and halfway houses. His interest in spreading the word of God led him to broadcast on radio, public television and for the past 5 years, on YouTube. His YouTube channel, Walter Bee, disseminated 90 episodes of teaching. For 50 years, Elder Brown devoted himself to ministry by using his teaching gift to disciple others. Elder Brown lived to the age of 80. The way he lived his life continues to inspire us all — perseverance in his early life, devotion to teaching the Word of God during the middle years, and dedication to Jesus in his golden years.

Elder Walter Brown Jr.

April 27, 1944 - January 31, 2025