JOHN P BROWN JR's Obituary
Mr. John P. Brown, Jr. of Dagsboro, DE passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Christiana Hospital. He was 85 years old.
Mr. Brown was born in Delmar, DE on July 11, 1931 to the late John P. Brown Sr. and Beulah Adkins Brown. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Dolly Brown in 2004 as well as a sister Elsie Moore.
John worked for many years as a chicken farmer and later retired from M&T Bank where he worked in the mail room. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping with his family and listening to country music. He had a heart for animals. John was a mild mannered, easy going, honest and a very family oriented man. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and brother and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by three children, Linda Cooper and her husband Mitch of Georgetown, DE; Michael P. Brown and his wife Andrea of Frankford, DE, and Edward L. Brown and his wife Donna of Dagsboro, DE; as well as a sister, Edna Melvin and her husband Bill of Delmar, DE. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Timothy, Pam, Kim, Sarah, Jonathan, Michael and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by a very special friend Ruby Mason.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Delaware SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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