Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer
Former Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association President Lloyd Brown and fiancée Sandra Campbell in happier times. - CONTRIBUTED
LLOYD GEORGE Brown, the service station owner who was killed two days ago, was the proverbial 'Mr. Nice Guy' who was involved in the petrol industry for more than 30 years.
So committed was he to the sector, it was believed petrol ran through his veins.
"L.G. was a mentor to me. I've known him ever since I came into the business, which is about 17-18 years," said Trevor Heaven, president of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA). "He had a passion for the JGRA, he was a very dedicated person."
Police say Mr. Brown and his fiancée, Sandra Campbell, were murdered at her Stillwell Drive home in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, Sunday morning. The killers apparently used a ladder to enter the two-storey house then shot the couple. Mr. Brown, 62, was struck twice in the head while Mrs. Campbell, 49, was killed by a single shot to the chest.
Both died instantly, with the murderers taking Mr. Brown's licensed firearm. Police have since recovered the 9mm weapon and arrested one man in connection with the homicides.
FAMILY MAN
Yesterday, Mr. Brown's son Donovan remembered him as 'an excellent father', adding: "He provided for his family and his business."
Born in Trelawny, Mr. Brown served the gasolene industry for over 30 years, working in several positions. He started out at the Esso refinery (now Petrojam) in 1973, working in industrial relations before moving on to become the company's economic and planning adviser.
In 1991, he was appointed the first managing director of Petcom, the same year he opened his first Esso service station at Red Hills Road. Six years later, Mr. Brown opened his second station at Dunrobin Avenue.
Lloyd G. Brown is best known for his six years as president of the JGRA. He took over as head of the organisation in 1994, shortly after the death of Bob McFarlane. His first tenure as president lasted from 1994 to 1996. In 2002, Mr. Heaven says Mr. Brown was brought back to help resuscitate the flagging association.
"He was recalled at a time when the association was at a low ... he brought it back to where it is today," Mr. Heaven told The Gleaner.
A cricket fan and avid golfer, Mr. Brown was a member of Kingston Cricket Club and Constant Spring Golf Club.
In addition to son Donovan, he has a daughter, Keena.
