Earl Brown, Jr.

On August 30, 2015, Earl was welcomed home to see the glory of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is now reunited with loved ones who passed before him. He was preceded in death by his mother Lena Brown (Corle), father Earl Brown, daughter Kathryn Walter (Brown), brothers Gerald, Sheldon, Bernard and sister Violet.

Earl was born in Cairnbrook on November 17th, 1926. He was raised by his grandparents Rachel and George Miller on the farm where he lived until his recent illness. He attended Hoover Elementary school and graduated from Pleasantville High School. Earl served in the Army in 1945 and 1946 and was stationed with the U.S. occupational forces in Hokkaido, Japan.  Earl met Barbara Mills at Musselman Grove.  They were married on September 6, 1952.  He retired from British Petroleum in 1985.  He attended the East Freedom Chapel.

Earl is survived by his wife Barbara; son Richard widower of Sheryl (Hoel); grandchildren Justin, William, Allison, and Elisabeth Brown; Robert, Ethan, Heidi, and Sarah Walter; and great-grandchildren Grayson Wells and Kolton Walter, sisters Thelma (and her husband Gene Wentz), Belvadine and Connie.

Earl was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.  He was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed good conversations with old friends and new acquaintances.  He was the favorite with the family pets.  Earl is missed and we look forward to the time when we will see him again. Until that time, we know our Jesus does all things well (Romans 8:28).

Come celebrate Earl’s life with us.  Visitation will be held at Geisel Funeral Home, 4340 Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank on Wednesday, September 2nd from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 9:00 PM and funeral services will be held at on Thursday, September 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the same location.  A graveside service will be held at the Bedford County Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneral.com.

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