Donald Leroy Brown
January 12, 1919 ~ December 20, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Donald Leroy Brown, 84, of 20 Alpine Way, Asheville, died Saturday, December 20, 2003, at Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Claude W. and Della Gillespie Brown. He was the owner of Don’s Gun Shop, an instrument specialist with the US Army Air Corps during WWII and a member of Groce United Methodist Church for 47 years.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Mary Torberlin Brown; a son, Ronnie Brown of Asheville; a brother, Jack Brown of Morganton and a grandson, Dennis Brown.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday at Groce United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. His family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am Tuesday prior to the service at the church.
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Mary Dean & Ronnie, I am very sorry to learn of Dons death. I want You both to know You are in my thoughts and Prayers. I Hope to visit with You on Tuesday. If I can do anything for You please let me know. I am in the book. For now God Bless. Mickey
Mrs. Brown –
We were certainly saddened to learn of your husband’s passing. We would like to express our condolences to you and the family at this time, and trust that the Lord will comfort you as only He can.
With our sincere sympathy, your neighbors,
Don and Gloria Hollister
My deepest sympathy to the Brown family. My family’s prayers are with you.
thanks don for all of your help over the years myself and many others will miss you very much
Bill Cogburn
To the Brown Family….Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be missed by many. He was a super nice guy.