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Paul Brown Obituary

BROWN, PAUL E. (AKA PAUL OSCAR ANDERSON) - age 77 died at 10:15 P.M. on Friday June 5 2009 at Hillcrest West Nursing Home following a long battle with heart failure and cancer. Brown/Anderson was a widely known and highly regarded Rock n' Roll D.J. and later as a broadcast journalist and Marketing Consultant. His career included tours of New York City, Chicago and Los Angles. In 1971 he received the L.A. Times Award for "Best Documentary of the Year for his project "Fifth and Main, Los Angeles". Mr. Brown was the author of the seminal book "The Handbook of Successful Marketing for the Professions". He was a pioneer in consulting professionals on the business aspects of their practice and he taught Marketing at U.T. The final 35 years of his life were spent in his native Knoxville, where he worked as a newsman and talk show host for a number of radio stations. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was educated at Rule High School, Carson Newman College, U.T. Knoxville and earned his PhD. From Pacific Western University. Mr. Brown was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church; Bright Hope Lodge 557 A.&F.M.; The Knoxville Scottish Rite and York Rite bodies. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Brown Hammitt, father, William E. (Bailey) Brown, son, Michael P. Brown, brother, Ralph G. Brown and his wife, Zella Mae. He is survived by his wife, Barbara M. Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and David Wells of Santa Rosa, CA and Mathy and Jeff Bertels, Knoxville; sister, Betty Hopkins of Columbia, TN; brother, Benny Brown of Detroit, MI; mother-in-law, Mrs. Iva McGinnis; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of beloved in-laws and relatives. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the love and care provided by the staff of Hillcrest West nursing home. Thank you for you laughter and tears. We'll never forget you. The family will receive friends at Highland Funeral Home on Kingston Pike Monday June 8 at 6-8 pm. Services to follow at 8:00 pm with graveside service at Lynnhurst Cemetery at 2300 West Adair Drive on Tuesday June 9 at 11:00 am. Reverend Guy Milam will officiate. Pallbearers will be: Frank Rose, James Rose, Robert Rose, Jeff Coleman, Jackie Ealy and Patrick Sutherland.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Brown

14 Entries

Adam Smith

August 17, 2009

I had the great pleasure of working with Paul on some commercials. He was the BEST voice talent I ever worked with and a wonderful gentleman to work with. Adam Smith, formerly Roberts & Russell Advertising.

June 20, 2009

I worked with Paul at WNOX and later WKGN. When he came to WKGN, I was already there. He came back to the production room, where I was, and said he was happy to be working with me again. I remember the night of the ice storm, our all-night guy couldn't get to the station. I worked a double shift taking phone calls, including one from Mayor Randy, who was calling all the stations to tell people to stay off the streets. Paul had some kind of four-wheel drive and managed to get to the station around 5am. I remember how happy he was that I recorded the conversation with the Mayor that he was able to use some sound bites on his morning newscast. Paul was also a great talk-show host. I can still remember him talking about being raised on "sawmill" gravy. Mike Johnson Daytona Beach, Florida

June 17, 2009

uncle paul taught me four things i use to this day, dress nice , shake hands firmly, drive a nice car and ALways HAVE CASH ON HAND, as a great nephew simply being around uncle paul gave me sence of accomplishment. He taught me that first impressions were everything, that has lasted as well as served me since the age of 10. He took me for my first motor cycle ride on one of his gold wings, and to this day I love riding. aunt bobbie I can say was the first true lady I have ever known, I love her, and sadly I miss the spaghetti dinners held at their home. thank you both for being such a positive influence on me.

god bless,
loveyou,
knuck
(james)

james rose

June 17, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susie Brown Chamberlain

June 14, 2009

To Aunt Bobby and my two lovely cousins, I loved him and I love you I am close by if needed

Brenda Overshiner

June 10, 2009

It was pleasure to help care for Mr. Brown during his illness. I only knew him for a short time, but will miss him for a long time. Mrs. Brown, you will be missed also.

R. Edward Brown, Jr.

June 9, 2009

To the entire family :
I regret hearing of the loss from the Brown family.
I have been told of many good things while growing up.
It appears I would have been blessed to know Uncle Paul.
My name is Ralph Edward Brown,Jr "Eddie".
The son of Butch and Janice Brown.
I would love to make contact with someone in reference to this branch of the Browns.
Isn't it funny how the loss of a family member makes you want to know them more.

My family's prayers are with you.
God Bless

Steve Nybo

June 9, 2009

Paul was a real giant in radio terms. He had the kind of voice all radio announcers would like to have had. He was never boring. When I was at WNOX he did the news and I was the jock. He would always close, "This is Paul Oscar Anderson, AND I THANK you!" Sounded like thunder!

Paul perfected the "Man bites Dog" story.

He covered the antics of local government. Called Mary Lou Horner "Mary Lou, You know who". And relished calling Mayor Kyle Testerman "King Kyle". He was a listener magnet.

He liked to do stories that raised the thought and often the temperatures of people in the area. WNOX could be heard from Harrogate to Chattanooga.

I remember him from NBC monitor on weekends when he worked at fabled Rockefeller Center. Also he did a year ending nationally syndicated show "Rewind".

I also remember him as a generous man who took me under his wing and taught me some never to forget principals of sales at 'The East Tennessee Business Journal' in 1985 and 1986.

He was a talent who came from humble beginnings in Lake City, Tn. I will always remember him in his suits and Tom James button down collar shirts, starched, pressed, with a tie.

He was an announcer's announcer. You had to learn from just being around him, in a place that was populated over history by giants: Perkle, Idol, Williams, Ashcroft, Blanchard.

I am the richer for having known him and worked with him.

Bobby Noonan

June 9, 2009

I worked with Paul in Portland Oregon during the KISN days.
I will never forget him.

Mike Clark

June 8, 2009

i was saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was a definite force in Knoxville radio, and I learned a lot from him during our time at WEZK, as I was getting into the business. I lost contact with Paul after that, but I've never forgotten the things I learned from him.

Carolyn Asbury

June 8, 2009

To Bobbie and all the family our sincere condolences and prayers for this difficult time. We remember that distinct voice well and still find ourselves saying just as he did 35+ years ago when narrating as the North Knoxville choir sang The Church Triumphant - -"Goddddd has always had a people......!"
May God bless you.
Ron and Carolyn Asbury
Foley, Alabama (formerly of Knoxville)

Carolyn Gregory

June 8, 2009

Dear Bobbie and Family:
Words cannot express what Paul meant to our family. I feel like yuoo already know how much. I can remember even as a little girl Daddy and Paul being togther and then I went to scholl with Mike and Theresa and ended up being freinds with them also. Until the day we lost Daddy, I know that he loved Paul like a brother. You both have been a great support to Mom since Daddy passed. I do not know who I would have rather had tell me stories, Paul or Daddy but when they got together talking about them it was really great. We will miss him so very much. However, I know that Daddy is there to greet him and see if they can get in some mischeif up in Heaven. Please let us be there for you as you have been for us.
We love you both. Carolyn and Mary

Marianne Heinzen

June 7, 2009

To my mentor and friend, I will never forget you and what you taught me about business and life. You made me a business woman and empowered me to use my full potential and taught me that I was more intelligent than I gave myself credit. I still carry and use all your wonderful marketing tools everyday since I was taught by the best. I feel very priviledged to have had you work with me and know you personally. Your Life stories and quick responses to every situation never ever ceased to amaze me. I hope someone would write your life story it was amazing. You were and have been one of the smartest men I have ever known and I saw your tender heart very often. You will be greatly missed. I will be there for Bobbie when she needs me and pray for your family.

B Dalton

June 7, 2009

Thank you, for years of listening to your voice! The family is in my prayers.

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