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Justin Brown Obituary
1970 - 2016
Justin Fredrick Brown, 46, of Overland Park, Kansas died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, after a short illness.
Know to most as J.B., he was born June 1, 1970, in Kenosha, Wis. The son of the late Fred G. Brown and Lynda (Mattner) Day.
Justin attended schools in Kenosha.
He moved with family to Seguin, Tex., in October 2007. He worked at Total Process Control inc. and Taprite in Marion, Tex.
He relocated to Overland Park, Kan., and married the love of his life and soul-mate Vilma, on April 22, 2016.
He worked at Westrock, Grandview, Mo., as a maintenance technician.
He was an avid reader of everything science and classic literature. He had a love for cooking, which many enjoyed eating. Over the years he was very involved in martial arts, MMA and UFC. His true passion was music, playing his bass guitar with several different bands in Kenosha, Wis., and Seguin, Tex.
Survivors include his wife Vilma of Overland Park, Kan., daughter Ariel Brown, brother Bryan Brown, mother Lynda Day and step-father Ben Day, all of Seguin Texas.
He was preceded in death by grandfather Albert W. Mattner and father Fred G. Brown.
Just a few of the many beautiful tributes to Justin by friends and family:
*He had a heart that stood for all the right things.
*Amazing man, who had more intelligence than a normal human is typically allowed.
*Awesome, full feeling man. He taught me things about the bass and life that I will never forget.
*Everyone loved him like a brother.
*As a bassist – Oh boy, stand by for the happy rolls!
*Inspiring on that BASS!
We regret to say there will be no memorial service at this time, because of the distance between all his family and friends. We hope to be able to have something at a later date in Kenosha. At this time, we would hope all will remember him in their own special way. He will be missed by so many.
If you wish to send cards of condolence they can be mailed to Lynda Day, 2023 Elm Creek Rd, Seguin, TX 78155 or Vilma Brown, 10525 Goddard Street Apt 315, Overland Park, KS 66214.
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin Brown
October 27, 2016
Sympathies to Ariel, Lynda, Bryan, Ariel and Lisa.... He will be missed
Pamela Powers
October 13, 2016
It still seems unreal that you are gone. My memories of Justin always include his smile. I remember a time just after he got his arm tattoo. It's been a long time since I had seen it but at the time I thought it was the most beautiful tattoo I had ever seen. He was so proud of it. I will miss his way with words on Facebook. I always was interested in how he would express his opinion or comment. Our views were different at times, but he had a gift to express his opinion in an intelligent not offensive manner. His kind heart dedicated a Johnny Cash song in honor of "Uncle Ivan" That really
touched me. I wish I could of heard him play. Sending my love to all the family and friends who loved Justin and always keeping him in my heart.
Dave Spring
September 30, 2016
Going to miss you my friend. R.I.P. You will never be forgotten and you will live forever through all of your friends and family.
Pam Atout
September 30, 2016
I can't believe you're gone. I'm glad we became friends on Facebook and stayed in touch. Love always to you and your family.
Marissa Daniel
September 30, 2016
Justin and his daughter Ariel were always there for me in time of need! The entire family welcomed me with open arms and were basically like my second family! I enjoyed all the laughs and great memories we all had together. So sad to see such a great man go. I'll forever love this man for being such an awesome friend and someone I could look up to!
Patrick Jessup
September 30, 2016
Justin was one of my oldest friends. We met in grade school, ironically, at the church our parents attended. He was one of my closest friends there, and made the otherwise tedious experience of being a kid at church actually fun! I moved away for a few years, but when we moved back I would run into him occasionally here or there. It was always the same. It was like I had just stepped away for a minute and we picked up our conversation without losing a beat. I moved away again, as people often do in the course of their lives, and so did he. We reconnected recently on Facebook and it was exactly the same thing. Our conversation hadn't ended, it had just been postponed. That, to me, was the greatest thing. He has ALWAYS been my friend. I hope that we can resume our conversation someday.
Homer Hollister
September 30, 2016
Bro im gonna miss you just thinking back about the noise we made tring to play back when we were kids you turned to be one of the finest musicians ive had the pleaure of know i know ur up there rockin gods face off love and prayers may you R.I.P my brother til we meet again
Vilma Brown
September 29, 2016
The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives,that we will meet again. I love you forever and ever my Soulmate, my love, my everything. I love you to the moon and back through infinity times infinity.
Love, Your One & Only Wife
Derek Krueger
September 29, 2016
Justin, you were a wonderful person, and an even better friend. You will be truly missed and always remembered. Nobody could slap a bass like you. I always told everyone who hadn't had the pleasure of meeting you or hearing you play that if Jimi Hendrix were white and played bass, he would be you. Godspeed brother.
Brian Day
September 26, 2016
It has been years since ive seen Justin but he was the type of person you never forget. I had the pleasure to know him briefly and honor to call him a friend. He was a hard worker who loved his family and definitely had a way of making everyone around him laugh. I remember talking with him for hours about playing Bass guitar, music and bands we both admired. I had the pleasure of taking my first flight with Justin and Ben Day. I was scared I admit but there was also comfort knowing I was with those two. If the plane was going down, I was at least in good company. I remember the book he was reading on the flight to. Soylent Green... the title of the book made me curious enough to look into it afterward. I just shook my head and grinned. I remeber the red ford lighting truck he had. He was so proud of that truck and I got to ride with him in it. Wow that truck was fast. I remember seeing burn out marks on the end of Vivroux Ranch and would laugh cause I knew it was probably Justin at least once or twice. Justin looked at the world differently and defintely had a passion for learning. His openmindedness and out of the box thought process made him unique and earned my respect. That was a trait I admired and respected and we shared together. I also admired his love for his mother Lynda Day, Ben Day and his Brother Bryan. The world truely lost a good man.
Lynda, Ben and Bryan my heart goes out to yall as you know what ive gone through the last four years. I am here for yall if there is anything I can do, even if its simply to listen. You know the prefix but 372-3019 is the rest of the home number. Feel free to call me anytime day or night. Thank you for contacting me as I had no idea we all lost Justin. To Justin's wife, I apologize for never having the pleasure to meet you, but thank you for making Justins last days the happiest ever for him. I truely am sorry to ALL the friends and family of Justin and to Justin himself for not keeping in contact and I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I'll see you again bro and hopefully we can look back together on our time here on earth and make each other laugh again.
Don Mattner
September 18, 2016
I still can't believe you're gone Justin. We didn't have time to decide on which Harley you were going to get. We had many more conversations to have. I miss you my nephew. Love you always, Uncle Don.
Jim and Penny Lawrence
September 15, 2016
May loving memories help carry you through your sadness. Our deepest sympathy.
Lynda Day
September 15, 2016
You left us to soon. I will miss you always. Love, Mom
Priscella Gazda
September 14, 2016
I am very sorry for every ones loss of Justin;( He was my friend for many many years, and such a good person. He had such a huge heart, and an amazing sense of humor. RIP my friend. Thank you for all you ever did for me;(
Kristina S
September 14, 2016
We had many conversations about bands we enjoyed listening to. You spoke of concerts you made appearances to and how awesome they were. I always hoped I could do the same. From now on, when I do go, I will remember you and the stories you told me. You had lots of wisdom to share and were always kind to me. See you on the other side.
Ariel Brown
September 14, 2016
My dad is my hero. And he always will be. I love you so much.
Lynda Chacon
September 14, 2016
It seems as if I've known you forever. I guess 32 years is forever. We haven't talked in awhile. To know you found a good woman and have now left is bittersweet. I hope you both shared lots of good times. My heart goes out to Ariel. I know you loved her so very much. My prayers are with all of your family. I know you'll be sadly missed by many, myself included. See you again one day! Lynda Chacon-Kutzke
Ted Kreger
September 13, 2016
I'm dumbfounded. Justin was truly an amazing guy. I really wish I'd have hung around more with him, I know I'd be a better man for it. I'm so sorry Brian, your brother was a good man.
Theresa Goshaw
September 13, 2016
You are one of a kind. Godspeed, Justin!
Diane Strange Willis
September 13, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Justin passing. I have so many fond memories of us a kids playing. I'm going to miss my cousin very much. Love you
Bryan Brown
September 13, 2016
Bro you where truly one of a kind you touched everyone that knows you in a different way.I'll miss watching and hearing jam. I'm sure your the first bassist in Gods band. I'll think about u everyday
Karen Allan
September 13, 2016
I'm so sorry Bryan.
Sending love & hugs
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