Herman Lee Brown "Unk"

Herman Lee Brown "Unk" was born on February 11, 1953, in Benton County, Mississippi, to the late George Brown and Verlie Anderson Brown.

Herman professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Sand Hill M.B. Church in Lamar, Mississippi, and later became a member of Redeemed Fellowship Church in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Herman attended Old Salem High School in Benton County, Mississippi, and later owned and operated his own lawn service business.

He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for building something meaningful. Herman had a deep love for landscaping and the outdoors. He found joy in transforming spaces and creating beauty through his hands. Whether designing gardens or simply enjoying time outside, he loved fishing, hunting, campfires, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his heart and loving fiancé, who stood by his side for almost 16 years, Brenda Waller of Holly Springs, Mississippi; two stepsons, Kelvin Waller of Oxford, Mississippi and Jermaine Waller of Holly Springs, Mississippi; son-in-law, Willie Rooks of Byhalia, Mississippi; two brothers, Jessie Brown of Aurora, Illinois, and Olanda (Limmie) Brown of Holly Springs, Mississippi; sister, Mosella Phillips of Holly Springs, Mississippi; four grandchildren; a special friend, Calvin Malone; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents, George Brown and Verlie Anderson Brown; one stepdaughter, Jessica Waller-Rooks; six brothers, George Brown, Jr., Roy Brown, Eddie B. Brown, Clyde Lewis Brown, L.B. Brown, Earnest Hudson; and four sisters, Lucy Mae Hampton, Nina Faye Bryson, Dorothy Bowen, and Roberta Tucker.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 140 N. Memphis St., Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, Serenity Funeral Home Chapel, 140 N. Memphis St., Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Interment: Cottrell Memorial Garden, 450 NW Boundary St., Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs, MS.

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