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Raymond Brown Obituary

BROWN
Col. Raymond V. Brown USA Field Artillery (Ret.), age 77, passed away in San Antonio, Texas. He was manager of the Copper Kitchen at the Southwest Arts and Crafts and an ARB member at the Bexar County Appraisal District. COL. Brown served his country proudly for more than 30 yrs. receiving the Legion of Merit (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) Air Medal- 4 Awards, Army Commendation Medal (1ST Oak Leaf Cluster) Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army of Occupational Medal, National Defense Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Vietnam Service and various other medals and awards. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Louise Amato. Raymond is survived by his wife of 10 years, Olivia Brown; children, Raymond Brown and wife Deborah of Dallas, TX, Robert Brown and wife Maria of San Antonio, TX, Russell Brown and wife Lori of San Antonio, TX, Cynthia Garcia and husband Fred of San Antonio, TX, Lydia Kain of San Antonio, TX and Leslie Levito and husband Mark of Philadelphia; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Henry Brown and wife Sally of San Antonio, TX, Arthur Brown and wife Mary Louise of San Antonio, TX. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
SERVICE
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING
NORTH CHAPEL
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
2:30 P.M.
FT. SAM HOUSTON
NATIONAL CEMETERY
Mr. Paul Gaedke will officiate. Interment with Full Military Honors will be in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Col. Brown's name to Ft. Sam Houston Fisher House, Bldg. 3623 George C Beach Rd., Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 78234.
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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Sep. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Brown

14 Entries

Emilio "Jerry" Perez

September 21, 2009

Bob, We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Old soldiers never die they just move on to a better place. I am sure my dad is with your dad and showing him the lay of the land and swapping "War Stories".
Take Care, God Bless
Jerry, Diana, Emilio Jr, Amanda & Antonio Perez

September 19, 2009

Brother Brown - Sister Clarita couldn't come to town. My love and prayers were with you and your family. I know you're in heaven with Jack and Jim. God has wonderful Pilots! Love you
Claire Berner

David Alonzo

September 17, 2009

Dear Bob,

I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. Your father did many things during his life so that our life would be more enjoyable. Your father and your family are in my prayers.

Becky Mosely

September 17, 2009

Olivia, no one will ever know what Raymond went through for the past few years but you. You did an excellent job of loving and taking care of him! I will always remember the fun time we had playing poker with him. May this HERO rest in peace! Sis, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, Becky

Sandra Kabanek

September 16, 2009

Russell, my wonderful son-in-law I wish
I could take all the pain from your heart. I remember the day I met your
your Dad he was so excited about your
& Lori's Wedding.He did so many great
things for his country. We need more
like him. I send my love to you three
young men, Ray, Bob, & Russell. You made your Dad proud. He will be missed.
From Sandy K.

Marvin Hill

September 16, 2009

Olivia and Family,
My sincere condolences to you in your loss. Raymond was always very kind and good to me as well as the rest of our family. He also served this country with great honor. He will be missed.

Denise McGee Brown

September 16, 2009

Russ and Lori ~
There are no words, just deep heart felt emotion for you in 'The Colonel' passing. Hugs to you and the family.

Andy Mireles

September 16, 2009

Bob, I am sorry for your loss, and my prayers will go out for you and your family. I know how hard it is to loose one of your parents, but as I have been taught and believe that they are in a better place. I was visited by my mother a few years she had passed away and she wanted to remind me that all we needed to do was to believe.
From,
Andy Mireles and Family

Trini Rendon

September 16, 2009

Our condolences to the Brown family. I worked for Col Brown as a civilian federal employee at FSH, when Col Brown was the deputy post commander. The Brown family were not strangers to us as we belonged to the Central Catholic HS parents club before I was at FSH.
Trini, Frances, Trini II (CCHS 74), Roland (Holy Cross HS 77) Rene (CCHS 78)

September 16, 2009

Aunt Olivia, I send my thoughts and prayers with you, Lelia Kelly

Happy Matthews

September 16, 2009

Olivia--to know him was to love him! He will be missed so much. Please know that all of your families are much in our thoughts as you move through this sad time. Love, Happy and Mike

Steve McCulloch

September 16, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mary Gonzales

September 16, 2009

Olivia and Family:
I am a good friend of Maria Gomez. She called this morning and let me know about Raymond. Although we have never met, I feel as if I know you and your family through Maria. Please accept my sympathy to you and the rest of the family.

Joe Alderete

September 16, 2009

Olivia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Chris

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