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Charles Brown Obituary

Charles A. Brown Mr. Charles A. Brown, 88, died Monday, October 6, 2008 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born October 27, 1919 in Bangor, MI, the son Elmer Brown and Mary (Burnette) Warfield. In 1942, Charles married Margaret Elaine Salters. They were married for 55 years. They had three children: Dennis C. Brown, Della M. Carr and Richard A. Brown. Charles is survived by his daughter: Della M. Carr of Battle Creek; son: Richard A. Brown (Julie Hagood) of Paw Paw, Michigan; daughter-in-law: Hazel Brown; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret in 1997, and his son, Dennis C. Brown in 1984. Charles also leaves behind special family and close friends who were very dear to him, cousins: Vivian Jefferson and Wilbert Burnette, and former daughter-in-law Nannette Brown. Charles A. Brown was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be loved and cherished forever by all he leaves behind. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday, October 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with the Rev. Eddie F. Moore of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to Charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2008.

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Nan Brown

October 8, 2008

My heartfelt thoughts go out to Della, Rick and the whole family. Monday we lost a good father, friend and citizen. Often when someone dies we elevate them to sainthood. Charles needs no elevating. He was good to all of us and never asked for anything in return. I am comforted by the thought that he is reunited with Margaret, his son Denis and other loved ones who have gone before him. I will miss his deep voice, his slow deliberate walk and the sound of his pickup rounding the corner. He has been a wonderful father-in-law and I will never forget him. He was a second father to Chuck and Amy.
When we shed tears, it will be from selfishness because we have all lost a good friend and human being.

Ralph Frisby

October 8, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a wonderful man. Mr. Brown was a special person in my heart. Your family was my second family as Denis and I grew up. I will always remember life at the Brown's home.

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