Zephaniah Alexander Brown (Blok), 81, of Millville, New Jersey, passed away on February 1, 2024.

He was born to his parents, Joseph Brown and Christiana Henry, on July 5, 1942, in Antigua, West Indies. He graduated from Cedar Hall High School in 1960. He later moved to England and worked for the England Transit Authority as a bus driver for 10 years. Zephaniah then moved to NYC and worked at Beth Israel Hospital OR in housekeeping for 25 years. He also worked in housekeeping at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, until he retired in 2007. He enjoyed betting on the horse races at the OTB. Zephaniah also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He led a simple life and was an honest man who was very caring and giving. He always had a big smile. He was preceded in death by Charlie Brown, Cutis Brown, Samuel (Lil) Brown, Arthur Brown, Catherine Brown, and David Brown.

Zephaniah is survived by his siblings, Ralph Joseph of FL, Melvina Weston of Antigua, Manasah (Big) Brown of St. Croix, Fitzroy Brown of NY, Ernest Brown of PA, and Denfield Brown of NY, and children Millicent, Steven, and Patrick of England. Zephaniah left to mourn a host of family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Zephaniah's funeral service on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Barr Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 PM, followed a service at 12 PM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Head of the River Cemetery in Estell Manor, NJ.