Cecil Brown Obituary
Cecil Dwayne Brown, 64, of Oak Ridge, passed away September 21, 2025 in Gainesville.
Cecil was born October 6, 1960 in Haines City, FL. He was raised and graduated high school in Prairie Grove, AR. For the majority of his adult life, he lived and worked in Gainesville.
Survived by: wife Kristen R. Brown of Oak Ridge; son Brad Brown of Callisburg; son Joey Johnson (wife Anna) of Crowley; grandson Gunnar; mother Anita J. Lovette of Inola, OK; brother Harold William Brown of Yellville, AR; sister Kara Denis Henderson (husband David) of Saginaw; and nieces and nephews Stephen, Rebecca, Bryan, Joey, and Maggie.
A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date.
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602 S Lindsay St P.O. Box 642, Gainesville, TX 76240
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