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Arthur Brown Obituary
Dale was beloved by all who knew him, and will be remembered for his deep love of family and friends, his passion for music, his kindness, and his wonderful sense of humor.
He served as a captain in the U.S. Army, and was proud to be a veteran and to have served his country.
Dale earned his Pilgrim of Degree Merit with the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was the administrator of the Orlando Moose Lodge No. 766 for a decade, and served as deputy supreme governor for Florida-Bermuda North.
Dale is survived by his loving devoted wife, Donna; her sons, Christopher (Leah) Taylor of Middleburg and JR (Makaila) Grimm of DeLand; his sister Alice (Larry) Brunner-Ray of Alliance, Ohio; his children April Brown of Homeworth, Ohio, Shawn (Melissa) Brown of Louisville, Ohio, Jason Brown of Youngstown, Ohio, Joseph Gibbons of DeLand, Michelle (Troy) Dampier of Bonifay and Edward (Jennifer) Gibbons of DeFuniak Springs; and a special nephew whom he thought of as a brother, Glenn (Cathy) Brown of East Rochester, Ohio, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Cora (McCosh) Brown; his son Shilo Brown; three brothers, Glenn, Frank and Larry; and four sisters, Ellen Yeagley, Judy Altenhof, Nancy Sines and Karen Haas.
Dale's legacy will live on through his family and friends. His joyful spirit will be remembered always.
Donna and the family request any donations be made to the Orlando Fisher House at orlandofisherhouse.org. Lankford is in charge.
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April Brown
October 19, 2025
Judy French
February 27, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a good friend from the American Legion Post 19, Edgewater VFW and Orlando Moose 766. Prayers and heartfelt condolences to his family.
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