Obituary of Charles W. Brown

Charles W. Bud Brown, 70, passed away Sunday afternoon at his residence at 1338 Butterfly Lane. He is the son of Thomas A. Brown and Zetta M. (Curts) Brown. He was born on December 20, 1935 in Lawrence County. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and one brother Thomas Robert. He is survived by those who will cherish his memory most. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Karen Joy (Mills) Brown, and their three children; a daughter, Cheryl Lea Edwards and husband Vernon Edwards; a son, Charles Douglas Brown; a son Robert Kyle Brown and wife Amy Lee (Moore)Brown; six grandchildren, Tiffany (Edwards) Kimbley and husband Kris Kimbley, Brittany Edwards, Chad Brown, Hailey Brown, Kyndall Brown and Klayton Brown; a great-grandson, Keaton Kimbley; a sister, Georgia Roberts of Solsberry; a sister, Jane Sowders of Bedford; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1954 and went on to marry his sweetheart on November 23, 1955. In 1958 he was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his term and received his honorable discharge in 1960. After leaving the military he was hired at Crane and went on to serve 31 years in civil service. He was a member of the Fayetteville Baptist Church, American Legion Post #33 and a past member of the Otis Park Mens Club. He was an avid golfer and woodworker and approached these hobbies with the passion and determination that defined his way of life. He lived a life where he firmly believed that you received what you earned. The saying think first, speak second suits him well, as he never jumped to a conclusion. He had an incredible ability to listen to a problem, analyze it and then give the best possible advice that he could. He was a man who was greatly respected in all of his many roles in life and deservedly so. He truly was a wonderful husband and father and an inspiration to us all. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 9th at the Fayetteville Baptist Church with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Thursday at the Fayetteville Baptist Church. Pall-Bearers will be Doug Brown, Kyle Brown, Vernon Edwards, Kris Kimbley, Chad Brown, Mike Beedie, Phil Evans, Tom Roberts and Paul Gratzer. Honorary pall-bearers will be Clyde Beedie, Barry New and Tanner Abell. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of the honor detail from Ft. Knox, KY. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Fayetteville Baptist Church. View Video Tribute