Garry Brown

Garry Brown

Garry Brown Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 13, 2010.
BROWN, Garry Lee, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Memorial Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Willis Brown. Garry was an equipment operator II for the Virginia Department of Transportation and a member of Bethia United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thurman Brown, a daughter, Amanda Thompson; granddaughter, Savannah "Lil Britches" Grace Thompson; his mother, Lilly Burch Brown; two brothers, Larry and Charles Brown; three sisters, Brenda Porter, Linda Bailey and Bonnie Gowans. A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Highway with Rev. James Carey officiating and visitation will follow the service until 9 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundations of Virginia, P.O. Box 25418, Richmond, Va. 23260. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com



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September 16, 2010

debbie Clendenin posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2010

Michael Pritchett posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2010

Chris Jarvis posted to the memorial.

debbie Clendenin

September 16, 2010

Patty, I am so sorry about you and your families loss. Your family will be in our prayers. Debbie Clendenin and family

Michael Pritchett

September 13, 2010

Patty , I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please call.

Chris Jarvis

September 13, 2010

Patty,
Mr. Brown was a regular at my shop in Ashland. It was always a joy to see and hear his voice as he stopped by my office. I loved the stories he told as they brightened my day. It will never be the same as we will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless.
Chris Jarvis and the Ashland Shop guys.

Laura Wagner

September 13, 2010

Patty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my condolences. Garry was a good friend and had such a good way " with horses. I learned alot from him back in the day when I had my horse at your house, I use to look forward to getting off work and coming over to ride & listing to the stories from the past-If you knew Garry he told it like he saw it! . His stories would always make me laugh.
We had some great times together, and I will always remember them. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Laura Wagner

Mechanicsville Area Headquarters

September 13, 2010

We, the crew members of the Mechanicsville Area headquarters, are deeply saddened. We share in your sorrow. Mr. Brown was a very important part of our crew. He will be deeply missed. We are just a phone call away. God bless you all.

Woodside Equine Clinic

September 13, 2010

Patty please know you are in all of our thoughts. He is a person who will be sadly missed. Your friends at Woodside Equine Clinic

Sandy Close

September 13, 2010

Patty my prayers are with you and Amanda. Gary will surely be missed.

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