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ALLEN BROWN Obituary
ALLEN FREDERICK BROWN (Age 68)
On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nona E. Brown; father of Nathan Allen (Song Park), Bethany (Robert Yorke), Thaddeus (Emily Ellerbe); grandfather of Simon, Lawrence, Flynne, William, Benjamin, and Madeleine; uncle of Fred Parker (Helen). Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 on Thursday, December 10, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In honor of his spirit, a charitable contribution or donation of time may be made to charities that support people in need, a local blood center, or your local high school or college wrestling team. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jerry Thomas
December 17, 2015
Rest in peace old friend
Joe Parker
December 15, 2015
My sympathies and condolences to the family. I will remember you in my prayers.
George Reese
December 11, 2015
My condolences to the Brown family. Allen, and I had many conversations at George Mason Univ. wrestling matches. I will miss him and our lively discussions. May God continue to watch over his family.
Marilyn Pittore
December 10, 2015
My heart is sad to hear of Alan's passing. Nona, Nate, Beth and Thad, may god hold you in his hands. I will never forget Alan's sweet kindness as he served as the neighborhood pied piper to all the children while he joyfully took them on hikes around our beautiful neighborhood and woods. The kids just loved him. He always had such a kind word and happy way. His family meant everything to him. It was evident to all who knew him that he was a very good man.
Stephanie Wayland
December 9, 2015
Thinking of you all today. My deepest sympathies.
Love, Stephanie
Linda Fullerton
December 8, 2015
Bethany,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan "HEISMAN" Ornato
December 8, 2015
I am so sorry to hear the news of Allen. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim, Patti, Jasen, Kyle, & Corey Borshoff
December 8, 2015
Knowing Allen has been like watching kindness, generosity, and sincerity in constant motion. We are grateful for this friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and for your family.
Deborah Bryant
December 8, 2015
To: Bethany Brown and Family,
"Those we love remain with us, for love lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long there is a memory, they'll live on in our hearts."
Remember that even on your darkest days, that there is an angel by your side to guide along the way. Please know that my thoughts and prayers embrace you.
Deborah Bryant
Gary Miconi
December 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brown family.
Louis Jerez
December 7, 2015
Bless this family and keep them in your loving hands
Heidi Wayland
December 7, 2015
It is with great sadness that I send my deepest sympathies to Allen's family. I enjoyed a brief time knowing this amazing man. I hold you all in my heart as you continue with such strength in dealing with his passing.XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Love and Hugs from Virginia
Mike Richards
December 7, 2015
Truly one of a kind, A great friend with a wonderful wife & family! Love & miss you Allen. See you next time in heaven
December 7, 2015
Please accept my sincere sympathies. May God's holy spirit or active force, equip you with the " power beyond what is normal " to go from one day to the next. ( 2 Corinthians 4 : 7 ) Remember : God can help his faithful servants to endure any and every problem they may face.
J Walsh
December 6, 2015
It was a pleasure to cross paths with this icon of the wrestling world. As a fellow Pennsylvanian, Allen was a master storyteller. He will be missed by us in the wrestling world, but he left us a legacy. Our condolences from the Lehigh University community.
J Walsh
December 6, 2015
Thank you Allen or Stovepipe in the wrestling community. You served your creator well and it has been a pleasure to have crossed paths with you. -A Lehigh University wrestling fan.
Jim Elliott
December 6, 2015
Hail Mary full of grace, blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Jim & Dawn Elliott
December 6, 2015
His passing will only bring him closer and he will be ever present at the right times when he is needed. I speak from experience and watch for the pennies from heaven at the strangest places.
Marie Barnes
December 6, 2015
So sorry to hear of this sad, surprising news from Emily. I am glad that I had the opportunity to joke around with Allen at the family gathering I went to over the years; Em and Thad's wedding, kids birthdays, holiday and general visits. He was a magnetic charismatic person and it is strange to think of the world is without him. Your family is in my thoughts.
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