Thomas Brown

Thomas Harry Brown, 62, died March 9, 2010, at The Treasure Coast Hospice Home. He was born in Southhampton, N.Y., and lived in Okeechobee. He served as the past president of the Fort Pierce Orchid Society, president and founder of Luck Dragon Exotics and was a member of the Florida Flywheelers. He served in the Army in Vietnam, 1969-71. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; mother, Anne; son, Thomas; daughters, Jennifer and Ericka; stepson, Kevin; brothers, Charles and William; sisters, Sidonie and Jean; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Brown; and mother of his children, Maureen Patricia. Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997. service: Services will be at 2 p.m. March 21 at the First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee, 200 N.W. Second St., Okeechobee. Arrangements are by Bass Funeral Home. A guest book may be signed at bassokeechobeefuneralhome.com.