Douglas Exline "Poopy" Brown

1962 - 2024

Douglas "Poopy" Exline Brown, 61, of Lockwood, CA died on February 14, 2024 of a stroke at home surrounded by loved ones. Doug was born September 15, 1962 in King City. He attended grammar school in Paso Robles and high school in Coalinga, CA. He lived on and off his family's estate, "The Flying Apple Ranch", in Lockwood, CA from 1980 - 2019. Doug worked as a self employed mechanic, and a deep sea fisherman in Alaska. He loved being outdoors with nature. He collected rocks and other outdoor artifacts. He was happiest outside chopping wood, tinkering around with motors, or walking the shores of Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio.
But most of all Doug was happiest hanging around a roaring fire under star filled skies with good friends, good music, and good smoke. He is known for his love of fast boats, fast cars and his pride and joy 1970 Cougar. He was a guy's guy, willing to lend a helping hand from chopping down trees to pouring concrete. Doug was blessed with bright blue eyes and good looks in which he took no notice. His smile was warm and genuine. Doug was a soft spoken, gentle guy, sporting an on and off blurry beard to a clean shaven face, shorts, and flip flops. He was always fun to be with and be near. He had many good friends who loved his easy going nature. Doug was engaged to Eva Smith. They made their home near Lake San Antonio. At home in the evenings he loved to spend hours sorting through his penny collection. He is survived by his fiance Eva Smith of Bradley, CA; his mother Connie Brown of Paso Robles, father Dick Brown (deceased) of Lockwood, CA; brother Tom Brown and his spouse Gloria Brown and their children: Tanya, Stacy, Ryan of Coalinga, CA; his great great grandfather was in Lockwood. His grandparents were pioneers in Paso Robles, CA.
Doug was one of the last of the good guys. He will be missed. Rest in peace, my love.
Your love was a Treasure, a precious gift beyond measure with you our life was blessed Forever and Always.
Let God and the spirits welcome you with Love.