John Philip Brown, 62, of Fayetteville, died November 27, 2013.

He was an employee of Chick-fil-A for over 10 years. He attended the Fairhaven School and the Fayette County Service Center. He also enjoyed competing in the Special Olympics and making friends everywhere he went.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jerry Brown and Martha Messman and his brother Mike Brown.

He is survived by his two sisters Merry & Ronnie Glass of Fayetteville and Vicki & Tommy Gazaway of Canton; nieces and nephews Tracy, Rhonda, Wendy, Todd, Dawn, Chris, Amy, and Andy.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. Mr. Brown will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Rev. Mark Westmoreland will officiate. The burial will follow at Westminster Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Carl J Mowell & Son, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com