Mr. Brown is being remembered by many for his leadership, business acumen and philanthropy, continuing his legacy as an industry leader on.
Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Brown received numerous honors including the Atlanta Business League Hall of Fame Inductee and Corporation of the Year Award, Concerned Black Clergy of Atlanta Business of the Year Award, Atlanta Tribune’s Business Achievement Award, the Herndon Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and Invest Atlanta’s Southside Champion Award. Mr. Brown was also appointed to the Board of Councilors for the Carter Center and recognized in Who’s Who in Black Atlanta.
Mr. Brown was often sought to deliver motivational and inspirational messages to youths, enterprising entrepreneurs, community leaders and church congregants.
Aside from being a successful entrepreneur, he was the Founder of MACEO’S Kids (Mentoring Aspiring CEO’s), a non-profit organization created to pair African-American youths with mentors in an effort to foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
“Thank you for your many words of encouragement, prayers, condolences, and expressions of love shown for my husband,” said Mrs. Brown. “I am grateful that God gave me the opportunity to share 34 years of his life.”
Celebration of Life for Maceo A. Brown
Viewing
Friday, June 30, 2023
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GREGORY B. LEVETT & SONS
4347 FLAT SHOALS PARKWAY
DECATUR GA 30034
Saturday, July 1, 2023
12:00 noon Viewing
1:00 p.m. Memorial Service
WORD OF FAITH FAMILY WORSHIP CATHEDRAL
212 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
AUSTELL, GA 30168
The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to:
Maceo’s Kids, Inc. Non-profit Organization
2820 Campbellton Road, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30311
Website: www.maceoskids.org
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