Hosea Cornelius Brower
July 22, 1950 – Jan. 27, 2020
Hosea Cornelius Brower, 69, joined the Heavenly Orchestra on Monday, January 27, 2020. Hosea was raised in Moore County, North Carolina. He attended elementary and middle school in Carthage and Southern Pines. Hosea’s love for music began at a very early age. His passion created opportunities to graduate from North Carolina School of the Arts High School in Winston Salem, Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, (Bachelors and Masters) and studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.
He touched the hearts of many students. Hosea, HB, or Brower, taught at Peabody Junior High in Petersburg, VA, Matoaca High School in Chesterfield County, VA, Hopewell High School in Hopewell, VA, Bertie County Schools in Bertie County, NC, Edwards Junior High in Rocky Mount, NC, Rocky Mount Senior High School in Rocky Mount, NC and Henrico High School in Richmond, VA. He gave countless private lessons as well as serving the community through the joy of music.
He was a member of American School Band Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, Tar River Orchestra, Richmond Pops, North Carolina Music Educators, North Carolina Bandmasters, National Education Association, North Carolina Association of Educators, Virginia Music Educators, Virginia State University’s Sports Hall of Fame, Modis Phi Modis, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
A master musician, amazing husband, courageous father, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, Hosea leaves to mourn his legacy his wife, Jahneakia; sons Jeremy and Hosea Jr; daughter Cornelia;, sister Dorothy Brower; god-daughters Julia Gonzalez and Maria Chacach (Hugo); grandchildren Nathanael and Maggie Chacach; special brother, Autro Martinez; sister-in-law Theresa Wiggins; brothers-in-law Bishop Apelles Hart (Ann), Avery Hart (Lashun), Stanley Hart (Wendy) and Melvin Hart (Sheree); and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a member of Brown Grove Baptist Church, Ashland Virginia.
Services for Mr. Brower will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 7 at Affinity Funeral Funeral Service Richmond Chapel on 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Richmond Virginia and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 at Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227, a Musical Memorial.
Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to Henrico High School Band. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 3386, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116.
My family sends much love and prayers to the Brower family.
Thanks Niecy!
Gryphons Love you Mr. Brower! Rest Well Sir
The Upchurch family sends sorrow and regrets to the Cornelius and Brower family for your loss he was loved but God loved him best
My thoughts and prayers are Dorothy and your family. I will continue to pray for strength with
God’s blessings.
Thanks Bobby!
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Mr. Brower touched many lives and will never be forgotten. His legacy lives in a lot of people’s lives. His smile was contagious and beautiful. May he Rest In Peace. Praying for each one of you at this difficult time. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Sending our condolences to the Brower Family. Also sending love and prayers of comfort. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Our deepest Condolences to the Brower family. Praying for the family’s strength!!
Thanks ! Great seeing you two!
Prayers and Condolences to Family for the loss of one so dear.
Thanks Claudia!
Sending condolences on behalf of my brother Otis Brower. Love and prayers to the family.
Sending love from his HHS IB family. Prayers for his family.
Sending deepest sympathy and sincere prayers on behalf of the Judd family.
Part of the initial class @ The North Carolina School of the Arts, Hosea and I were great friends and fellow clarinetists. We both went on to careers in music and his presence was always filled with wonder, light and joy. I loved Hosea and am so very saddened to hear this news.
We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying that you will find peace and strength during this difficult time.
Deepest and. Sincere sympathy to the Brower family. His life exemplifies the epitome of love and dedication. Such an inspiration to all, always positive. Love you so much! Praying God will continue to bless you with his grace and mercy.
The Thomas family is so sorry for your lost of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.. Only God can give you strength during this difficult time. We are Praying for the family.
I’m deeply saddened to hear of my good friends passing. I know we weren’t in contact as we should have been, however, we both have been dealing with sickness and hospitalization for the pass few years. He was such a good friend to me as we were fellow employees at RMSH. I have known him for many years prior to that and I remember how kind he was to my mom n dad.
Hosea was a genuine person and spoke his mind. I admired that trait in him. He was an awesome band director, friend and co-worker. He fought a good fight and God has given him rest. Many blessings to the family. He will be missed by many, but he left wonderful memories, and a phenomenal legacy. I hope you will hold on to that as you grieve his passing. I will alway remember his warm smile. Rest on my brotha.
Jahneakia and children,
My heart was saddened to hear of Hosea’s passing. I remember meeting him years ago when my sister babysat for Jeremy, Nella and Jr. After you moved away, he would stop by the house when in Rocky Mount. The last time I saw him was when he brought Nella and Jr. by to visit. May you always cherish his memories. I pray that God will give you comfort and strength as you go through your time of sorrow and bereavement.
Condolences to the family of my Little Brother.
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Sending our condolences to the Brower Family. Also sending love and prayers of comfort. We are truly sorry for your loss. George “Deacon” Jones and Family, RMSH, Omega Chapter forever (Alpha Omicron Chapter)
Jahneakia, Jeremy, Nelia and Jr. words can’t express the sorrow in my heart for your loss of such a good father husband and friend.Thanks for allowing me to have known a loving and caring individual. Prayers will continue going up in your behalf and just know I love you dearly
My “HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES” are with the family, and may GOD wrap you in his loving embrace during this time of transition
Thanks Ernest!
The members of Henrico Retired School Personnel Association extend their condolences to the family of Hosea Brower and our appreciation for his years of service to students and staff.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Dorothy, and Family. May God give you all strength, peace and hope in the days ahead and fill your hearts with a lifetime of wonderful memories of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Thanks Robbi!
To the Brower Family: I am a rising 9th grader and was looking forward to learning under the inspiration of Mr. Hosea Brower. I had heard so many wonderful statements about the man that he was. Sorry for your loss.
“For there is hope even for a tree. If it is cut down, it will sprout again.” – Job 14:7
Looking forward with you to the wonderful day when those we miss awaken from their sleep.
Jahneakia, Hosea Jr., Jeremy and Cornelia; I am so deeply sadden by the passing of your wonderful husband, father, brother, and devoted friend. Mr. Brower was “the Best in Class”. He was such a devoted friend. I will forever keep you all in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You all!
My sincere condolences to the Brower and Cornelius family. We are praying for you!!
The McSwain Family
Thank you
Thanks Jackie.
The Warrior Family mourns the loss of Hosea. He touched so many lives and added a musical soul to the school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. HHS Staff and students
The BEST Band Director in the World! Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.
To the Brower’s Family, Our hearts were saddened as we heard of the loss of Mr. Brower. There was no other band director like him. If you ask any student, that he has taught, they all will say the same. He could take the worst band and make it a great band. We are praying that God will comfort your family during this time.
My brother, my brother there are no words to capture my grief and loss. You’ve conducted your last concert Maestro. As Dr. F. Nathaniel Gatlin would have said. “You can put the baton down now, Pal! Job well done. Come on have a well deserved seat beside me, Dr. Undine Moore, Dr. Carl Harris, Mr. Morrison, and Mr. Gamby, Joe Bonner and Larry Tynes”
I’m going to miss you my brother!
Bill McGee, your friend.
Mr. Brower shared his love of music and musicianship with all his students. I felt it was a privilege playing tuba in his band at Peabody Middle School in the mid-seventies,He was such a professional, he honored his craft, and was a dedicated educator.
My sincere condolences to Mr. Brower’s family and friends.
Rest In Peace Hosea.