Harold "Cookie" Brown

Harold Bernard "Cookie" Brown was born on March 30, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the fifth of ten children born to George and Sarah Brown.

He attended St. Pius Catholic School and graduated from Frederick Douglass High School.

Everyone knew him as "Cookie;" some did not know that his name was Harold.

Harold entered the United States Army in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1946. While in the service he married Lucille Lyles. From that union Harold, Jr. and Toni were born. That marriage ended in divorce. Later in life he married Harriet Phillips, and born from that union Jeffrey was born.

Harold worked at numerous jobs including touring the country and teaching the "Madison" with Al Brown. His final employment was with Social Services of Baltimore.

Following a massive stroke, Harold spent the final years of his life at Villa St. Michael Convalescent and Retirement Home.

Harold was survived by his three children, Harold, Jr., Toni and Jeffrey, several grandchildren, Janessa, Harold III, Monique, Melanie, Kelly, Jeffrey Jr., and Janina when he passed. He was also survived by eight sisters and brothers, Clarice, Dorothy, Juliette, Hilah, Augustine, Elroy, Earl and Bette. Another brother, George, Jr. preceded him in death. He was also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Father Sylvester Peterka officiated.

The fifth of ten children born to George and Sarah Brown, Harold Bernard "Cookie" Brown was born on March 30, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended  St. Pius Catholic School, and later graduated from Frederick Douglass High School.

Everyone knew him as "Cookie," some didn't know that his name was Harold.

He entered the United States Army in 1943, and was honorably discharged in 1946. While in the service he married Lucille Lyles. From that union Harold Jr. and Toni were born. That marriage ended in divorce. Later in life Harold married Harriet Phillips, and from that union Jeffrey was born.

Harold worked at numerous jobs, including touring the country and teaching "The Madison" with Al Brown. His final employment was with the Department of Social Services in Baltimore.

Following a massive stroke, Harold spent the final yers of his life at Villa St. Michael Convalescent and Retirement Home.