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Harry Brown Obituary
June 21, 2025
Harry Edward "Sonny" Brown, 93, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at VMRC-Crestwood.
He was born January 1932 in Harrisonburg. After graduating from Harrisonburg High School (class of 1950) he enlisted in the Army. He served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. After his discharge, he enrolled at Virginia Tech, where he studied Civil Engineering. He graduated with a B.S. degree in 1958. In 1963, he earned his Master's in Civil Engineering from UVA. After graduating from Virginia Tech, he joined VDOT and worked for the Virginia Highway Research Council in Charlottesville, Va. He was a Research Manager regarding concrete structures and retired in 1991. He also worked for Shockey Brothers in Winchester, Va., and Union Carbide in Tarrytown, N.Y.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, building furniture, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He was avid fan of the Washington Redskins/Commanders, the Washington Nationals and all Virginia Tech sports.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Diana Hurt Brown; and his parents, Flora Whitmire & Frank Munn Brown, Jr.
He is survived by his three daughters, Monica Rader of Chester, Va., Melinda Sites and her husband, Brent, of Troy, Va., and Melissa Brown of Chester, Va.; one grandson, Josh Sites of Pittsburgh, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VMRC Good Samaritan Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Homes in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
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Sharon Shifflett
June 27, 2025
I worked with Harry in the 70´s at the Highway Research Council. Harry was always a gentleman. My condolences to his family.
memet anday
June 25, 2025
I have known harry for a long time since we both worked at the Highway Research Council. We also were very close friends. We partied and fished together. I loved him like a brother. He was a true gentleman. I am 96 year old. When I pass away I hope I will be with him again.
Kenneth H McGhee
June 25, 2025
Worked with Harry for many years at VTRC. He was a fine fellow and good friend.
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