Lester H. Brown's Obituary
Lester H. Brown, 85, of Longview, passed away Monday afternoon March 4, 2013 at a local hospital. Lester was born on January 10, 1928 in Sandersville, Georgia to Joe Horace Brown and Stella Tooke Brown.
He is survived by his three daughters Susan Brown Thorne and Bob Thorne of Dangerfield, Texas; Patty Brown Bernethy and John Bernethy of White Oak, Texas; Marjie Lynn Malone of Dublin, Georgia; Grandsons, Joshua L Bernethy, Randall S. Bernethy, Christopher Maloney of Omaha, Texas; Step Grandchildren, Steven Thorne and Staci Thorne; Nephews, Joe Brown of Lisa, Texas, Jim Brown and Lou Ann Brown and a Niece, Melinda Brown of Amarillo, Texas
Lester was a veteran of the US Navy serving in both World War II and the Korean War. Lester served in law enforcement for 27 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Gregg County Sheriffs Department and the last 22 years with the Longview City Police Department; where he retired at the rank of Sergeant. Lester was an active member of the Oakland Heights Baptist Church, he enjoyed his retirement, and he was a member of The Coffee Club at the Waffle Shoppe where he spent many happy hours.
Services for Lester Brown will be Thursday March 7, 2013 at 10AM at Oakland Heights Baptist Church in Longview with Pastor Butch Tanner officiating and under the direction of LeRoy Rader Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Trout Creek Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas following the service. Visitation will be at LeRoy Rader Funeral Home in Longview from 6 to 8PM Wednesday evening March 6, 2013.
Special thanks to the staff of Alpine House Assisted Living, Accolade Home Health and Heartsway Hospice for the care they gave to Lester. A very special recognition to David Hazel a loyal friend and comrade to our dad, Thank you David from Susan and Patty. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Oakland Heights Baptist Church Kitchen Fund.
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