EARL JAMES BROWN, SR. son of the late John and Sarah Palmer Brown, was born on May 24, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He departed this life at 10:10 a.m. on January 15, 2013 at Sinai Hospital. He received his early education in Philadelphia. When his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, he continued his education and later graduated from Baltimore City Community College. He received an Associate in Arts Degree in Business. He met the love of his life, Sarah Lewis at a young age. From that point on, they were inseparable. They were married on May 30, 1938 and from this union, six children were born. They had a wonderful life together. Earl joined Mt. Lebanon in 1942. His wife and her family were already members. He was appointed to the Trustee Board by Rev. Hiram E. Smith after the church moved to 2320 Reisterstown Road. He also served as an usher, eventually becoming the President of the Usher Board and he also served as the 3rd Vice President of the Interdenominational Ushers' Association. He was also a Trustee and for more than twenty-five years, he served as President of the Trustee Board. Earl also served as President of the Credit Union, was a member of the Executive Board and was a member of the Hospitality Ministry. . He worked in several professions before he found his calling, photography. While working as a photographer, he photographed many celebrities such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the singing group, the Platters. Earl worked for Udel Brothers from 1938 until 1948 and then he started with Paul Jordan Studios, where he retired in the late 1980s. He continued to work part-time until December of 1995. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sarah; and sons, Frederick Sr. and Earl Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Donald Sr., Frances and Terry Jonathan of Baltimore, David of Prince Georges' County and Mark of Florida; eighteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.