Donald R. Brown, 86, of Bedford, died Saturday evening at IU Hospice House in Bloomington.
Born Jan. 12, 1931, in Bedford, he was the son of Hallie Brown and Norris (Fischel) Brown. He married Betty Anne Cross in Bedford in Jan. 10, 1953, and she preceded him in death on February 17, 2008.
He was a member of the National Guard for eight years, serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a salesman from Hoosier Auto Parts in 1993.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, and the Elks Lodge for over 56 years. He enjoyed bowling as a hobby for over 50 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Debbie (Jon) Gipe of Bedford; one grandson, Jordan Adam Gipe (Brittany) of Greenwood; one nephew Kevin D. Brown of Bedford; and his companion, Vivian Fischel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Anne; and two brothers, Richard W. Brown and Arthur Brown.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Lee Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery.
Donald R. Brown, 86, of Bedford, died Saturday evening at IU Hospice House in Bloomington.
Born Jan. 12, 1931, in Bedford, he was the son of Hallie Brown and Norris (Fischel) Brown. He married Betty Anne Cross in Bedford in Jan. 10, 1953, and she preceded him in death on February 17, 2008.
He was a member of the National Guard for eight years, serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a salesman from Hoosier Auto Parts in 1993.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, and the Elks Lodge for over 56 years. He enjoyed bowling as a hobby for over 50 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Debbie (Jon) Gipe of Bedford; one grandson, Jordan Adam Gipe (Brittany) of Greenwood; one nephew Kevin D. Brown of Bedford; and his companion, Vivian Fischel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Anne; and two brothers, Richard W. Brown and Arthur Brown.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Lee Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery.
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