Jerry L. Brown

BROWN Jerry L. Brown, age 67, of Pickerington, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 at his home with his family at his side. He was a retired electrician having worked for Western Electric, JC Penney, North American/Rockwell, The Limited, and McDonald-Douglas. An avid outdoorsman, he was a past state champion archer, member of the NRA, the Whitehall Moose, and a proud Republican. He also was a United States Navy veteran, serving on the USS Forrest Sherman destroyer. Jerry was happily baptized December 5, 2005 at the New Life Christian Center. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Martha Ashton Brown; children, Lynda Lee James (Tim Goff) of Reynoldsburg, Julie Ann (Mark) Sharrow of Baltimore, Connie Jo (Lee) Marcum of Lancaster; grandchildren, Jennifer Jo, Michael, and Taylor James, Jillian and Zach Sharrow, Harley Marcum; and great-grandson, Sheldon Stathas; siblings, JoAnne (Phil) Kitsmiller, Kris (Ron) Stone, all of Canal Winchester, Jim Brown of Columbus, and John (Evelyn) Brown of Baltimore; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joe Ashton, Carolyn Hill and John (Barb) Ashton; extended family, Steve Barker, Dave Ealy; friend, Charlie Coey; and his good buddie, "Sam". He was preceded in death by his father John Brown and his mother Mildred Brining Logan. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, and one hour prior to the funeral 10-11 a.m. Monday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road North (State Route #256), Pickerington, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. Mike Bethel and Pastor Mike James (Jerry's grandson) officiating. Interment Betzer Cemetery, Carroll, OH. Friends may contribute to Kobacker House or HomeReach Hospice in Jerry's memory. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.spenefuneralhome.com.