Paul Gene Brown Jr.

Brown, Paul Gene Jr.,

7.14.49 - 1.29.15

Son of June E. Brown and Paul G. Brown

Husband of Frances Long Brown.

Paul graduated from Oldham County High School in 1967. He attended Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville. In 1968 Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a tool & dye mould maker retiree from General Electric, who loved to work with his hands, and create a comfortable life for Frances and himself. He said that his step-father, who was a finish carpenter, showed Paul that anything could be made with imagination and a variety of materials. This and his career provided him with the skills and know-how "to make anything from a rubber ducky to a battleship, given the materials and tools."

Paul and Fran shared a love of music. He also loved to learn and to read. Paul wrote volumes of poetry for the love of his life, and wife, Frances.

From the Book of Frances:

Whilst we wait for

me to die

Please be beside me

and let us lie,

Together for a bit.

If you cannot wait for

that day

When I am gone

and far away

Do not let me know.

I do not wish for

you to be

A prisoner for

eternity,

But pretend you love me.

So whilst we wait for

me to die

Please lay beside me

and lie

For just a bit.

- Paul G Brown, Jr. (Shag), 1979

A man of intellect, strength, and compassion, Paul leaves to cherish his memory; brother John Zekausky (Barbara), sisters Clair Brown Bower and Rebecca Brown, nieces Amy Jo Lasley (Larry), Angela Clark, and Virginia Bryant Crofoot (Anthony), and nephew R. Scott Bryant (Emily).

No memorial service is planned at this time. Expressions of Sympathy; American Red Cross, Hosparus of Louisville, Wounded Warrior Project.

Oldham County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.