Charles Foster Browne

Charles Foster Browne obituary, Artesia, NM

Charles Foster Browne

Charles Browne Obituary

Visit the Terpening & Son Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Charles Foster Browne, Jr. lost his battle with cancer on July 27, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles F. Browne, MD, and Maxine G. Browne.

He is survived by his sister Bambi B. Vandiver and husband Daivd of Artesia. Brother Paul D. Browne and son Jacob of Lubbock Tx. Chuck was adored by his niece Calley Vandiver and her children Jade, Jasmine, and Jordan.

Chuck was a long haul trucker for more then 45 years and loved seeing the country and knowing so many fellow truckers. He also loved golf, hunting and watching sports of all kinds.

He will be interred in the columbarium at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on 10th and Bullock on August 24th after the 10:00 Service.

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