Dr. Terry G. Brown, our father, brother and companion passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, after a four-week battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. He was the consummate example of strength, compassion and faith to all who knew him. He was 59 years old. Terry was born in 1948 and raised in Hannibal, Mo.
After receiving degrees from the University of Missouri and Illinois College of Optometry, he opened a private practice in his hometown, which he operated for 17 years. In 1989, Terry founded Rhema Eye Care Ministries, which performed missionary work in Central America. His dedication to provide spiritual guidance and eye care to those in need was unwavering. In 1991, Terry migrated his family to Baton Rouge. He worked as an optometrist on staff at several different optical offices throughout Baton Rouge and the greater New Orleans area until four weeks ago.
Although he wasn't a native New Orleanian, he adopted the city, people and culture as if he were. Terry loved to frequent restaurants, art galleries and music venues throughout the city; conversing with strangers was a daily activity. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was one of his favorite times of the year. He was passionate about all things sports. Terry taught the values of determination and sportsmanship to all of his children. We are all able to bond over his favorite teams: LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. In recent years, running became a passion for Terry.
Other than his frequent routes at the LSU Lakes and the French Quarter, he loved competing at the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta and the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans. It has been a true honor for those of us who had the pleasure to call Terry brother, husband, father, uncle, companion, friend or doctor. He taught us all how to live life and was the epitome of unconditional love. We will continue to live our lives with the faith and values that he displayed. We are so very proud of him!
Terry is survived by his four children, Dr. Jason Brown of Baton Rouge, Damon Brown of Atlanta, Alison Brown and Adam Brown, both of Baton Rouge; his brother, Denny Brown of Baton Rouge; his sister-in-law, Shelley Brown of Baton Rouge; his nephews, Justin and Aaron Brown, both of Hannibal; his niece, Whitney Holland of Baton Rouge; his ex-wife, Celia Brown of Baton Rouge; and his companion, Wendy Vo of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ruth Brown, who was of Hannibal; his father, Gail Leroy Brown, who was of Hannibal; his grandmother, Nettie Bastian, who was of Hannibal; and his grandfather, Frank Bastian.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dr. Terry G. Brown Memorial Missionary Fund in care of The Life Church, P.O. Box 86436, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Private memorial services have been held. "… and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Hebrews 12:1.
Obituary published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., on 10/20/2007.
After receiving degrees from the University of Missouri and Illinois College of Optometry, he opened a private practice in his hometown, which he operated for 17 years. In 1989, Terry founded Rhema Eye Care Ministries, which performed missionary work in Central America. His dedication to provide spiritual guidance and eye care to those in need was unwavering. In 1991, Terry migrated his family to Baton Rouge. He worked as an optometrist on staff at several different optical offices throughout Baton Rouge and the greater New Orleans area until four weeks ago.
Although he wasn't a native New Orleanian, he adopted the city, people and culture as if he were. Terry loved to frequent restaurants, art galleries and music venues throughout the city; conversing with strangers was a daily activity. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was one of his favorite times of the year. He was passionate about all things sports. Terry taught the values of determination and sportsmanship to all of his children. We are all able to bond over his favorite teams: LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. In recent years, running became a passion for Terry.
Other than his frequent routes at the LSU Lakes and the French Quarter, he loved competing at the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta and the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans. It has been a true honor for those of us who had the pleasure to call Terry brother, husband, father, uncle, companion, friend or doctor. He taught us all how to live life and was the epitome of unconditional love. We will continue to live our lives with the faith and values that he displayed. We are so very proud of him!
Terry is survived by his four children, Dr. Jason Brown of Baton Rouge, Damon Brown of Atlanta, Alison Brown and Adam Brown, both of Baton Rouge; his brother, Denny Brown of Baton Rouge; his sister-in-law, Shelley Brown of Baton Rouge; his nephews, Justin and Aaron Brown, both of Hannibal; his niece, Whitney Holland of Baton Rouge; his ex-wife, Celia Brown of Baton Rouge; and his companion, Wendy Vo of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ruth Brown, who was of Hannibal; his father, Gail Leroy Brown, who was of Hannibal; his grandmother, Nettie Bastian, who was of Hannibal; and his grandfather, Frank Bastian.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dr. Terry G. Brown Memorial Missionary Fund in care of The Life Church, P.O. Box 86436, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Private memorial services have been held. "… and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Hebrews 12:1.
Obituary published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., on 10/20/2007.
Dr. Terry G. Brown, our father, brother and companion passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, after a four-week battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. He was the consummate example of strength, compassion and faith to all who knew him. He was 59 years old. Terry was born in 1948 and raised in Hannibal, Mo.
After receiving degrees from the University of Missouri and Illinois College of Optometry, he opened a private practice in his hometown, which he operated for 17 years. In 1989, Terry founded Rhema Eye Care Ministries, which performed missionary work in Central America. His dedication to provide spiritual guidance and eye care to those in need was unwavering. In 1991, Terry migrated his family to Baton Rouge. He worked as an optometrist on staff at several different optical offices throughout Baton Rouge and the greater New Orleans area until four weeks ago.
Although he wasn't a native New Orleanian, he adopted the city, people and culture as if he were. Terry loved to frequent restaurants, art galleries and music venues throughout the city; conversing with strangers was a daily activity. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was one of his favorite times of the year. He was passionate about all things sports. Terry taught the values of determination and sportsmanship to all of his children. We are all able to bond over his favorite teams: LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. In recent years, running became a passion for Terry.
Other than his frequent routes at the LSU Lakes and the French Quarter, he loved competing at the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta and the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans. It has been a true honor for those of us who had the pleasure to call Terry brother, husband, father, uncle, companion, friend or doctor. He taught us all how to live life and was the epitome of unconditional love. We will continue to live our lives with the faith and values that he displayed. We are so very proud of him!
Terry is survived by his four children, Dr. Jason Brown of Baton Rouge, Damon Brown of Atlanta, Alison Brown and Adam Brown, both of Baton Rouge; his brother, Denny Brown of Baton Rouge; his sister-in-law, Shelley Brown of Baton Rouge; his nephews, Justin and Aaron Brown, both of Hannibal; his niece, Whitney Holland of Baton Rouge; his ex-wife, Celia Brown of Baton Rouge; and his companion, Wendy Vo of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ruth Brown, who was of Hannibal; his father, Gail Leroy Brown, who was of Hannibal; his grandmother, Nettie Bastian, who was of Hannibal; and his grandfather, Frank Bastian.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dr. Terry G. Brown Memorial Missionary Fund in care of The Life Church, P.O. Box 86436, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Private memorial services have been held. "… and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Hebrews 12:1.
Obituary published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., on 10/20/2007.
After receiving degrees from the University of Missouri and Illinois College of Optometry, he opened a private practice in his hometown, which he operated for 17 years. In 1989, Terry founded Rhema Eye Care Ministries, which performed missionary work in Central America. His dedication to provide spiritual guidance and eye care to those in need was unwavering. In 1991, Terry migrated his family to Baton Rouge. He worked as an optometrist on staff at several different optical offices throughout Baton Rouge and the greater New Orleans area until four weeks ago.
Although he wasn't a native New Orleanian, he adopted the city, people and culture as if he were. Terry loved to frequent restaurants, art galleries and music venues throughout the city; conversing with strangers was a daily activity. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was one of his favorite times of the year. He was passionate about all things sports. Terry taught the values of determination and sportsmanship to all of his children. We are all able to bond over his favorite teams: LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. In recent years, running became a passion for Terry.
Other than his frequent routes at the LSU Lakes and the French Quarter, he loved competing at the annual Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta and the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans. It has been a true honor for those of us who had the pleasure to call Terry brother, husband, father, uncle, companion, friend or doctor. He taught us all how to live life and was the epitome of unconditional love. We will continue to live our lives with the faith and values that he displayed. We are so very proud of him!
Terry is survived by his four children, Dr. Jason Brown of Baton Rouge, Damon Brown of Atlanta, Alison Brown and Adam Brown, both of Baton Rouge; his brother, Denny Brown of Baton Rouge; his sister-in-law, Shelley Brown of Baton Rouge; his nephews, Justin and Aaron Brown, both of Hannibal; his niece, Whitney Holland of Baton Rouge; his ex-wife, Celia Brown of Baton Rouge; and his companion, Wendy Vo of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ruth Brown, who was of Hannibal; his father, Gail Leroy Brown, who was of Hannibal; his grandmother, Nettie Bastian, who was of Hannibal; and his grandfather, Frank Bastian.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dr. Terry G. Brown Memorial Missionary Fund in care of The Life Church, P.O. Box 86436, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Private memorial services have been held. "… and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Hebrews 12:1.
Obituary published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., on 10/20/2007.
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