Donny Brown Obituary
Donny Brown, 65, of Crandall, TX passed away on November 18, 2023. Donny was born on March 30, 1958, to Donny and Janie Brown in Dallas, TX.
He grew up in the Dallas area attending Spruce High School. On December 30, 1977, he married Shirley Brown, and they have been together for a loving 45 years. Donny has been in the concrete business since he was 18 years old spending the last 14 years with Striland construction. Donny enjoyed spending time fishing, but his most precious moments were with his family and his dog Cheyanne who was always by his side. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother.
Donny is preceded in death by his parents, Donny and Janie.
Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Shirley, children: Damon Brown and wife Stacy, Jamon Brown and wife Randi and Tawnee Prestridge and husband Blake; grandchildren: Blaine, Emaleigh, Clayton, Gracee, Anniston, Dryver, Amity and husband Chandler, and Wayne; great grandchildren: Olivia, Hunter, and Roman; siblings: Twin brother Ronny Brown and wife Tawana and Ricky Brown; numerous extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.
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750 E Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
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