When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll,

Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say;

It is well, it is well with soul.

The Brown Family officially announces

The Obsequies for

A Legend

Beloved Churchman, Pastor, Moderator, Community Activist and Saint of God

Pastor Emeritus Matthew Southall Brown, Sr.

With tremendous sorrow, we submit to the will of our Father as we humbly announce  the unforeseen, yet Triumphant Journey of our beloved Pastor Emeritus Matthew Southall Brown, Sr.

This beloved servant of God closed his eyes on this side of the Jordon River and returned back to God's garden of peace. For we don't weep as those who have no hope, but rejoice that he has now received his reward Sunday, November 21, 2021, with his loving family at his side. We the Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Family and Staff along with the Brown Family  requests your prayers at this time.

His beloved family would like to thank everyone for the various acts of kindness extended to them.

Necrological Arrangements

The Triumphant Service of Victory

A PRINCE AMONG US HAS FALLEN

"If we have seen further, it is because we stood squarely on the shoulders of giants."

The Journey Home

Friday, December 3, 2021 He Shall Lie in Repose  10:00 A.M. ~ 2:00 P.M.

Frank H. & Frenchye M. Bynes Memorial Chapel ( Bynes-Royall Funeral Home)

4:00 P.M. ~ 6:00 P.M. Viewing at The Johnny Mercer Arena (Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31401)

6:00 P.M. ~ 8:00 P.M. Community Service (Elected and Appointed Officials Expressions of Remembrance)

Celebration Service of Victory for Family

2:00 P.M.  Saturday, December 4, 2021

First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401

The Reverend Thurmond N. Tillman, Pastor

HIS EARTHLY BED OF SLUMBER

Lincoln Memorial Cemetery (Hunter Army Airfield Base)

"FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST………AND TO DIE IS GAIN"

Final care and Service of Compassion are being provided  to the Brown Family, with Grace, Love, and Dignity by:

Historic Bynes-Royall Funeral Home Family and Staff

204 West Hall Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401

Tel: 912-233-2175 ~ Fax: 912-234-9343

Mr. Alfred Mullice - Licensed Funeral Director

Mr. Edward D. Musgrow - Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Owned and Operated by the Bynes Family

"A Ministry of Love, Comfort  and Prayer"

PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD, IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS. PSALM 116:1