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Abram Pressley “A. P.” Brower

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Birth	:	1 Oct 1928 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2014 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery #2, Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.8430060, -79.5948160
Description	:	Abram Pressley "A.P." Brower, 86, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Randolph Hospice House. A.P. was born October 1, 1928 in Randolph County to Harvey Preston Brower and Lousina Lineberry Brower. He was raised on their dairy farm and attended Liberty School. He graduated from N.C. State in 1949 with a B.S. in general engineering. He returned to Randolph County and married Mary Elizabeth Blackard in 1951. He began a 30-year teaching career in 1956 and taught math and coached basketball and football at Liberty and Eastern Randolph High Schools. A.P. earned a master's degree in mathematics at... Read More	Abram Pressley "A.P." Brower, 86, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Randolph Hospice House. A.P. was born October 1, 1928 in Randolph County to Harvey Preston Brower and Lousina Lineberry Brower. He was raised on their dairy farm and attended Liberty School. He graduated from N.C. State in 1949 with a B.S. in general engineering. He returned to Randolph County and married Mary Elizabeth Blackard in 1951. He began a 30-year teaching career in 1956 and taught math and coached basketball and football at Liberty and Eastern Randolph High Schools. A.P. earned a master's degree in mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill during summers away from teaching. His life was enriched by his students, players and fellow faculty members. A.P. was dedicated to his wife and children. After the loss of Mary Elizabeth in 1990, A.P. re-married to Bobbie Jean Johnson. A.P. enjoyed working with his hands and had many skills. He was a superb carpenter, avid rabbit hunter, and meticulous artist. In retirement he enjoyed many projects and tending his farm. One of the most fascinating was his last project, called "the do nothing machine". A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m. at The Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by David Hobson. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at Phil's home. Along with his parents and wife, Mary Elizabeth, he was also preceded in death by his newborn son, Mark Brower. A.P. was remembered by all who knew him and missed sorely by his family. A.P. was survived by his wife. Bobbie Johnson Brower; daughter, Lisa Davis (Andy) of Conway, SC; sons, Phil Brower (Jean) and Pressley Brower (Lisa) of Staley; step-son, Stephen K. Routh (Rhonda); nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph Hospice House, 446 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203 or to the American Diabetes Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27606. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty served the Brower family.

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Abram Pressley “A. P.” Brower's memorial is located at: Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery #2, Liberty, Randolph County, USA.
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Abram Pressley “A. P.” Brower death on 6 Nov 2014 in Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 35.8430060
Longitude: -79.5948160

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey Preston Brower

(1896 - 1970)

Lousina Jane Lineberry Brower

(1901 - 1990)

Spouse

Mary Elizabeth Blackard Brower

(1930 - 1990)

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Coordinate: 35.8430060, -79.5948160

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Coordinate: 35.7878000, -79.5724000

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Coordinate: 35.7874985, -79.5725021

16. Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
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17. Hickory Grove Methodist Church Cemetery
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18. Hollys Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church
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20. Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
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21. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.8996315, -79.5469894

22. Whites Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7850520, -79.6422990

23. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
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24. Smithwood United Church of Christ Cemetery
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