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Glenn Brown Obituary

Glenn A. Brown, 85

DELPHI - Glenn A. Brown, 85, of Delphi died 6:07 pm Sunday, March 24, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Delphi where he had been a resident for almost 2 years. He was born February 25, 1928 in Walton, Indiana to Orville and Edith Gushwa Brown. He was a graduate of Delphi High School. His first marriage was to Sue Starkey. On February 22, 1985, he then married Mary Shaffer Clawson, who survives. He was a lifetime farmer, on the family farm that was originally acquired in 1852. He was a member of the Delphi United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Carroll County Pork Producers, a past director of Farm Bureau, and was inducted into the Carroll County "Agriculture" Hall of Fame in 2001.

Surviving besides his wife are 4 sons - Rick Brown, (Connie) Delphi; Doug Brown (Rita) Zionsville; Greg Brown (Regina) Zionsville; Ron Brown (Tammy) Springport; 1 stepdaughter - Anita Force (Mike) Delphi; 3 stepsons - Eric Clawson (Debra) Chalmers; Pat Clawson (Connie) Delphi; Jay Clawson (Sharon) Monticello; 2 sisters - Pauline Carbaugh, Logansport and Evelyn Calvert (Bill) Forest. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren; 9 stepgrandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceding in death were 1 twin brother Lynn and brother-in-law, Howard Carbaugh.

Visitation will be Thursday 11 am till the funeral at 1 pm at Abbott Funeral Home, Delphi, with Pastor Todd Ladd officiating. Burial will be at Zion Citizen's Cemetery, rural Bringhurst. Memorial contributions may be made to Delphi United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online condolences: [email protected]

Published by Journal & Courier from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2013.
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Doug
We are sorry for your loss. Pat and myself will keep you and your family in our prayers

David Brown

March 28, 2013

Rick, Connie, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ashley Garrison Turner

March 27, 2013

Dear Doug Brown' It is always sad to loose a loved on, From reading the obituary, is seems you Dad had a full and wonderful life. Your Dad will be missed, but I beleive he is in a far better place .. So Sorry Your Friend Dick Lehman

March 26, 2013

Mary and famiy,
Ou thoughts and prayers are with you. We
are leaving for Delphi tomorrow but doubt we will made in time for the funeral. Clara and Leo

March 26, 2013

Doug, So sorry to hear about your dad.

Altheia Mason

March 26, 2013

Mary & Family, Sorry to read about Glenn passing away. We are still down South and won't be able to come to Funeral. You have our Sympathy. The Victor's

March 26, 2013

Love you Grandpa

Rachel Brown

March 26, 2013

Annetta and Jay, Scott and i are sorry to hear of the loss of your step-father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Scott and Lou Ann Oberkrom

March 26, 2013

Eric,Deb and families so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Sherry (Reel) Sadler

March 26, 2013

Mary and family,
The class of '46 will be sorry to hear of
Glenn's passing. He was a true gentleman.
We will miss him as I know he enjoyed our
class. With deep sympathy. Maxine Brewer

March 26, 2013

Mary:

Sorry to hear that you've lost Glenn. Best wishes.

Jerry and Kathleen

March 26, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this sad time

Chuck & Barb Erickson

March 26, 2013

Rick and I are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please let us know.

Rosie Wilhelm

March 26, 2013

Mary and the family, we are so sorry to hear about Glenn's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you in this trying time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Barb, Paul and the kids...Sarah, PJ and Georgia

March 25, 2013

may you and your family find comfort from the words found at Ephesians 6:18

kyla sledge

March 25, 2013

Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will miss Glenn, sending prayers of comfort for you and your family. Cindy Maxwell

March 25, 2013

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