Douglas "Doug" Howell Brown, Jr., 39, of Washington, DC, formerly from Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on July 27, 2015 in Lusby, MD. Born on April 18, 1976 in Leonardtown, MD he was the loving son of Anne & Skip James of Mechanicsville, MD and Douglas Howell Brown, Sr. of Lusby, MD.

He is survived by his son Joshua Micah Holton of Nashville, TN, Siblings: Chelsea Brown of La Plata, MD, Brad James of Laurel, MD, and Danielle James of Kearnyville, WV. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Jason Brown.

Douglas enjoyed water activities, cookouts, and he loved being with family. He was a loving father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.

The family will received friends on Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Jason Brown, Joshua Holton, Truman Wathen, and Doug Brown, Sr. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Allison Brown, McKenzie Herbert, Promise Morgan, Savannah Hamilton, and Lulu James. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Educational Funds for: NextGen FBO c/o Josh Holton 2644 Mossdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37217, NextGen FBO c/o Melissa Brown 6534 Christmas Tree Lane, Huntingtown, MD 20639, and Allison Brown BOA. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.