Kenneth Dale Brown
September 10, 1956 ~ April 24, 2022
Born in:
Fort Payne, AL
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Kenneth “Dale” Brown passed away April 24, 2022 in Asheville, NC after an extended illness. He was a native of Fort Payne, AL and a graduate of Fort Payne High School (1974). He received a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (78) and a Masters of Science in Nursing (83) from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
His professional career started at Baptist Medical Center in Montgomery, AL. During those 11 years, he worked in a variety of nursing areas and Nursing Education and Administration.
He worked in Nursing Administration at St. Mary’s in Knoxville, TN and for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Until his death, he was involved in accreditation consultation.
One of his greatest loves was to help nurses understand the importance of standards and how they translate to safe patient care. In his last few years, he had the privilege to work with VA Medical Centers and those staff who support our veterans. What a pleasure!
Dale was proceeded in death by his mother, Patsy Hodge Brown, father Kenneth Brown and a son, David Michael Brown. He is survived by his faithful, loving husband Will Archuletta who met his every need as companion and caregiver. Two children, son Benjamin Brown (Leslie), Lenoir City, TN and daughter Grace Buckner (Kaleb), Knoxville, TN. Sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Dr. Danny Mince, Fort Payne, AL. Nephew Evan Mince (Caty), Cullman, AL. Four precious grandchildren, Noah and Jude Brown, and Everett and Ruthie Buckner. Uncle, James “Buddy” Hodge (Margaret), Fort Payne, AL.
Through his life, he maintained relationships with college friends, friends in Montgomery and Knoxville, and consultants all over the United States. He also made a host of friends whom he loved to entertain after he and Will moved to Asheville. He loved a good challenge in the kitchen.
Many thanks are expressed to Messino Cancer Center staff Dr. Sean Warsch, Dr. Josh Baru, Nurse Practitioners Mary Martin and Brad Wilson. Lastly the nursing staff on 9KT Oncology at Mission Health who were angels of mercy.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 4 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC.
Burial at April 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Cemetery, Asheville, NC
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Compassion International. Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: April 28, 2022 4:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
60 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-9361
Burial: April 29, 2022 11:00 am
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I’m so sorry to hear about Dale’s passing,Dale was my favorite customer at Prestige Cleaners in Knoxville, Tennessee.He was always full of life and cutting up with me every time he came to my store. He would always talk about his family, He loved his children Benjamin and Grace. When I would have to work on Saturday’s he would always come and drop off his clothes and we would talk and he knew as much of my family as I did his. He was such a sweetheart. Sending prayers to his family ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Dale was a great mentor, teacher, friend. He was a special light in my professional life and I looked forward to seeing him yearly as he made his way around country. He will be truly missed by many of us in the health care community and especially by me.
The world is a smaller, meaner place without Dale. He will be missed by all of us here on the West Coast who looked forward to his visits because of his knowledge, his humor, and his kindness. Thank you for sharing him with us, we will miss him greatly. Peace be with you.
I have many, many wonderful, fun memories of Dale. He has been a true friend through thick & thin. I have walked on Miami Beach, Panama City Beach and Folly Beach with my loving friend. He was the best of the best….a gay guy friend who you could share recipes with, giggle with and get a pedicure with. So many memories. Dale’s spirit and love will live on with me forever. I miss you and love you.
I have known Dale for over 15 years as a TJC consultant for several facilities. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and was so knowledgeable about accreditation standards. He made mock surveys quite entertaining and provided educational information to staff in such a kind and consultative way. He will be missed as a colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I am deeply saddened by his passing and pray he is in a better place.
Dale was a good friend and a joy to
work with.
Having retired, Dale was one of those, I would miss, but I made time to visit with him during his last visit. I consider Dale a friend :). I will miss Dale’s intensity, knowledge, support and most of all, his openness of who he was. We left with a hug that I will cherish forever.
Godspeed my friend and blessing to your family.
Jay
My best friend. He had a thousand stories, and was also was an accomplished pianist, having recorded a CD of his favorite Church music. We worked together for over 20 years. Rest in Peace Dale Brown. May Heaven relieve your suffering.