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Roger Brown Obituary
TEXAS CITY, TX: Roger M (Pappy) Brown 96 passed away on 20 February 2016 at his daughter's house in Texas City Texas. Roger was born February 9, 1920. He was a proud World War II veteran of the Army Air Corp and flew 30 combat missions as a flight Engineer and earned the rank of TSgt. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV & American Legion. He was a member of Christian Apostolic Church in Newark, OH where he was lovingly called "Pappy". He was a UPC minister. Roger was also an instructor at Eastland Career Center Groveport, OH where he retired in 1985 and was later a substitute teacher at Licking County Joint Vocational School until he was 85. He enjoyed young people and was actively involved at church and work with the lives of young people. He loved his family, church, friends and loved to fish and just be on the water. He also loved the simple things of life like just roasting hot dogs with the people he loved. Roger was a long time Newark, OH resident prior to moving to Texas City, Texas to be with his son-in-law and daughter, Denny and Susan Dunlap, and also to be near his son and daughter-in-law, Roger Bud Brown and wife.
Roger is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Brown, of over 71 years. Parents of Kaye Ann Porter (Joe) Walsh OH, Susan (Dennis) Dunlap, TX, Roger (Bud) Flo Brown TX , Darda Harper, TN and Mark (Judy) Brown, OH. Roger is survived by a brother, Dale Mowery of California and a sister, Sarah Hoover of Ohio. He has 4 deceased brothers and 2 deceased sisters. Roger has 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren. One great grandson is deceased. Roger will be greatly missed by his beloved lifelong love, Janie whom he has been married to since September 19, 1944.
Viewing will be at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home 895, N. 21st Newark, OH, 43055, Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 6PM to 8PM. Services will be at Christian Apostolic Church Friday March 4, 2016, at 11am, with a viewing 1 hour prior to the service. Services to be conducted by Pastor GK Sjostrand & Pastor Tim Newstrand. Burial to follow at Fairmont Cemetary, Jacksontown, OH. Military honors will be provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
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Julie Ford
March 4, 2016
Kaye Ann and Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you today. Many years of memories will keep his spirit alive.
God bless! Julie (Birkhimer ) Ford
Kd
March 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
Kathy
March 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
Ralph Howard, Jr.
March 1, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brother Roger Brown. He and Brother Kenneth Clark gave our family a Home Bible study which we will never forget. What a great friend we made and the memories we will always cherish. May GOD comfort the family in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. Ralph & Susan Howard
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Herb USMC
March 1, 2016
RIP
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WWII Memorial
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"ONE OF"
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TSgt. 30 combat missions
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Flight Engineer
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Faye Leonhardt
March 1, 2016
On behalf of Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers I wish to extend our condolences. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
March 1, 2016
God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU for your service in WWII.The USA would NOT be as it is today. I treasure the freedoms for which YOU fought for,Pappy .......... And Semper Fi.
February 28, 2016
I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. I hope the promise found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 offers hope and comfort.
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