Amos C. Brown, Iii

Amos C. Brown, III
64, of Indianapolis passed away at his family home in Chicago, Illinois on November 6, 2015. Amos was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 18, 1950 to Dr. Amos C. Brown, II and Johnye LaPearl Brown. Amos was one of a few who carries multiple responsibilities in media; as an executive, an on-air talent, and as a newspaper columnist. His Afternoons with Amos radio show on Radio Ones AM1310 The Light was one of the most listened to radio shows in the city. In addition, Amos also served as Columnist at Large for the Indianapolis Recorder; the citys 120-year-old African-American owned weekly newspaper. His column Just Tellin It commented on a wide range of topics affecting the African-American community, from politics to media, to community empowerment. Amos illustrious career has been recognized with many honors, most notably his induction in 2007 to the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He has twice been nominated for a NAB Marconi Award and is a two time winner of the Indiana Broadcasters Spectrum Award. Amos is survived by his loving wife of 35 years QuinEtta; stepson Aaron Willis; granddaughter Aar-Yana Willis; parents Dr. Amos and Mrs. Johnye La Pearl Brown; sisters Adrienne Brown and Oveda Brown and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship 2706 Kessler Blvd West Dr Indianapolis, IN 46228.
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