KEVIN RUSSELL BROWN

Kevin passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends at Clovis Community Hospital on April 19, 2017. Kevin was born in Idaho Falls , ID on October 12, 1954 to Ed and Bobbie Brown. He was the oldest of four boys. His early years were in San Diego Co. In 1968 his father was transferred to Costa Mesa , where he was active in football at Estancia High School . In 1971, his father was transferred and Kevin went to Bullard High, and graduated in 1972. Went on to Fresno City College but was always a "Restless Entrepreneur" and decided with his friend Steve Falk to begin a Vinyl top for cars' business which was short lived as golf got in the way. Then he opened the first Suntan Parlor in Fresno County . "The Tan Works" on first and Herndon then several businesses after until he found his calling in the produce business in the valley, and became very well know as a Quality Control Supervisor for various produce companies for 23 years. His loves were playing golf, watching the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, LA Dodgers and his two daughters. He was very proud of his Irish heritage, and on his fifty birthday he toured Ireland with his parents and got to "Kiss The Blarney Stone" He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; his uncle, Larry Hansen. Kevin is survived by his two daughters, Kari Brown from Palm Springs, K.C. Brown, from Marina Del Rey; his parents Ed and Bobbie Brown of CLovis; brothers Tim Brown, Sonora, Kelly and Susan Brown of Clovis. Terry and Jobi Brown of Fresno and many adored and loved nephews; great nephew; nieces; cousins; and "Special" friend Laurie Rinard. A Memorial is planned for April 28, 2017 at North Park Community Church , 2297 E. Shepherd, Fresno on April 28, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flower, we ask donations be made to "Celebrate Recovery" program at Northpark Community Church , Fresno .