Jesse Raiford Brown

Jesse Raiford Brown, 87, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2024, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church, Asheboro, with Rev. Jeff Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born on October 8, 1936, in Randolph County, NC, Raiford was the son of the late Edwin Jesse and Nettie Newsom Brown. He graduated from Seagrove High School and retired from Mid-State Plastics in Seagrove. Raiford was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church for over 76 years. At the age of 10, he joined the church and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in a revival meeting.

Raiford started a basketball league at Seagrove School for young people and worked with Cub Scout Troop 513 and Boy Scout Troop 528. He enjoyed visiting people in the hospital and nursing homes. Raiford was a avid Tarheel sports fan since 1957.

In addition to his parents, Raiford was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Irma Jean Cox Brown, and eight siblings.

Surviving are his sons, Dean Brown and Jeff Brown, both of Asheboro; brother, Cline Brown of Summerville, SC; grandsons, John Brown (Kendra) of Level Cross, Caleb Brown of the home; great grandchildren, Anna Brown and Jesse Brown, both of Level Cross; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 3:45 p.m., Monday, prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Flag Springs United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, 5852 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205; or to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.