Thomas Brown Obituary
He was born Dec. 20, 1935 in Gettysburg, son of the late Harold "Brownie" and Elizabeth "Betty" Utz Brown.
Tom graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954 and Shippensburg State College in 1958 with a degree in Elementary Education. For many years he taught school in Bel Air, Md., Dodge City, Kan., and finally in Fairfield. In 1967, he opened and operated the State Farm Insurance agency in Gettysburg. He served as Gettysburg's sole State Farm agent for over 30 years and received numerous awards and recognitions during his career.
Upon his retirement from the insurance business he returned to the family farm in Fairfield where continued to raise registered Texas Longhorn cattle under the name, Triple Ring Cattle Company.
Tom is survived by two sons; Tab Brown and his wife Tika of Kinston, NC, Scott Brown and his wife Ellen of Damascus, MD, six grandchildren, a brother, Ronald Brown and his wife Emme of Fairfield, PA and Marina, CA and a niece, Erin Austin Brown of Orrtanna, PA. Tom was predeceased by his longtime companion, Kay Craig who died in 2011. He is also survived by his former wives, Patricia McCardle Brown and Suzanne Bender Wolfe Brown.
A Memorial service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or to WellSpan Health, Stroke Rehab Program, 1001 South George Street, York, PA 17405. Online condolences and obituary available at monahanfuneralhom.com.
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Taylar Brown
October 4, 2012
yes i alreeady posted a comment but i dont care, i love you so much gramps and i wish you were still here with us, rifing the gator and getting the tractors out of the mud, those were the best times, i know you are looking down on us, and always know that i love you so much and i will see you sometime, and i have said this alot already but i love you so much gramps<3 love you grandaughter Taylar brown <333
October 4, 2012
gramps, i miss you so much, i love you and i know your looking down on me, i love you, love taylar
July 26, 2012
dear tom, your life was cut to short. all the wonderful things you did for your fellow man cant go by without saying so. i will cherish many memories of you and the beloved longhorn cattle, and well as a super insurance agent. peanut butter and sally have a good home, now, so rest in peace. your guardian angle, gaberial.
Harry & Corinne Golden
July 24, 2012
Tom will be missed by his many friends and family especially Tab and Scott. Tom was so very fast with a one liner, witty and funny. Tom had compassion on animals, had many and cared for them and the SPCA. The last time I saw Tom as I started to leave I ask if he wanted me to read the Bible or pray with him "No not now" he said and thirty seconds later I ask again he said "Ok" he stopped moving his hands and closed his eyes , we had prayer he said "ok" and I left, a blessed man. Thank you Tom
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Don & Marian LYNN
July 21, 2012
Good ole boy.Tom will missed. up lifted folks and left them smilling. BLESS ALL who knew him.He WILL be missed.
July 21, 2012
tom, remember the last golf cart ride, with the gooselings, they were so cute and all yellow looking! susie
July 21, 2012
tom, this is Joann & Gary. so sorry to have missed you on our last visit. take care friend. till we meet again.
July 18, 2012
Leslye and I send our very best wishes to all of Tom's family, friends, and his many State Farm associates. It has been a pleasureable and honorable experience to know, laugh, and work with Tom. Tom had the personality, wit, and character that always lit up the conversation on any topic. Thank you Tom Brown!! Frank and Leslye Mosier
July 17, 2012
Rest in Peace, dear friend. We had such good times together. We shall remember you and all the fun always. Greg and BettyAnn Fisher
Bob Coburn
July 17, 2012
God Bless Tom's friends and Family. We were blessed to know him. He was a gift. The Ole Wrangler was one of a kind. Rest in peace my friend.
July 17, 2012
To Tom's family:
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Bonnie Stambaugh, Agent - Wrightsville, PA
June Carr
July 17, 2012
Tom was a great friend as well as an awesome agent to my family & myself. We will all miss him.
Fred & Freda Richard
July 17, 2012
Tom will be missed in our "State Farm" family. Condolences to his sons and grand children.
H.Dave and Norma Miller,Jr.
July 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family and friends.Tom and Dave started their insurance careers at the same time with State Farm Insurance. Many wonderful memories and a deep appreciation of all these many years of friendship. We will forever miss you.
Dave and Norma Miller
Turk Russell
July 16, 2012
Tom I will always remember you as the the western steer man. I enjoyed helping you keep your model trains fixed and running.plus trading for RioGrande large scale models The SVGRS train club will also miss you help in our early years
I will miss you
Turk Russell
Joann & Dick Hersh
July 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family at this time. We are glad that we shared in Tom's life. His humor and love of life will always be associated with our memory of the good times we spent with him.
July 16, 2012
Tom, you were always quite the character. You made us laugh! You made us think! You changed the atmosphere of a room just by entering it! My goodness, we will miss you!
July 16, 2012
My Thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family. My husband Ken Bubb and Tom were the best of friends and we had a wonderful time when we went on our State Farm Trips.
He will always be remembered.
Jane Bubb
Gary Siegfried
July 16, 2012
A great friend and agent. I will always remember the fun times we had together over the years. You'll never be forgotten.
Kitty Barry
July 16, 2012
Tom will be missed. I met Tom years ago when I first married my husband through state farm insurance but later in life got to know him through the office where I worked. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
July 16, 2012
We send our sympathy to Tom's family. He will be remembered for his sense of humor. We are thankful to have known him and we know we shall see him again. Rod & Cande Walter
Galen Krebs
July 16, 2012
Tom, you will be missed very much.
I will remember the trip to New Mexico, your love for Kay, and the enjoyment you received from your longhorns.
I enjoyed hanging out with you and I will miss our discussions.
May God Bless you.
Tim McGough
July 16, 2012
Tom was a good friend and I will cherish the memories.
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