Pastor Sheldon Lee Brown I

Pastor Sheldon Lee Brown, I, was born on August 3, 1969, in Canton, Ohio to Jefferson Evans and Vernelda Brown. Sheldon graduated from Glen Oak High School in 1987. He served six years in the United States Navy. One of Sheldon’s most memorable experiences was working with football Hall of Fame recipient Jim Brown with “The Amer-I-can Program” that helped enable individuals to improve their quality of life. He studied theology at Deliverance Bible Institute. He accepted his call into ministry under Pastor Warren P. Chavers in 2000 at Deliverance Christian Church. He began working in outreach and youth ministries in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. In 2003, he was ordained to the Office of Pastor. Shortly after, God directed him to move to Winter Haven, Florida; where he founded and pastored Breath of Life Christian Center in August 2003. He and his wife, Pastor Shala, embraced the challenge of meeting the needs of God's people. Pastor Sheldon became the Youth Pastor at The Life Center Church in Eatonville, Florida under the leadership of Bishop Ronald F. Kimble. Sheldon also worked with Every Kid Outreach of Central Florida. On July 13, 2008, Breath of Life re-opened its doors for service in Sheldon’s hometown of Canton, Ohio. Pastor Sheldon’s motto for Breath of Life was: “Bring Them In, Build Them Up and Send Them Out." Pastor Sheldon continued to reach many as a life coach and motivational speaker. Pastor Sheldon, affectionately known as ‘P. Shel’ was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys. He loved spending time with his family and friends at the beach and had a love for music and instruments. He was also a skillful cook, especially on the grill. Sheldon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Elnora and Richard L. Evans, Sr. and his maternal grandfather: Vernon Tuck, Sr. In addition to his parents. Sheldon is survived by his maternal grandparents: Ernestine Tuck and Charles Bazen; his wife: Shala; two sisters: Sharice Adams and Nicole Evans; six children: Shelicia, Felicia, Ashaunti, Brianna, Sheldon II, and Shania; four grandchildren: Kaylani Ware, Kayden Meadows, Greyson and Rian Brown-Farley; and a host of godchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, members, and friends. Sheldon closed his eyes and went into the presence of the Lord on January 29, 2020 at the age of 50. The legacy of his life will continue to resonate for generations to come. We shall see him again.

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Pastor Sheldon Lee Brown I

August 3, 1969 - January 29, 2020