David Alan Brown, 70 was escorted Home and granted external rest and peace on January 2nd, 2023. Surrounded by loved ones and wrapped in prayer by many, he took his last breath comfortably and with dignity while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House.
David was born in Flint, MI on February 28, 1952, to the late Betty Jean Baker and Buster Ray Brown. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic for The United States Army.
Upon returning home he continued his hobby of working on cars. Back then, he could tear down and put back together an entire engine in his sleep. He especially enjoyed building and driving muscle cars! It’s been said he would get a little wild behind the wheel of some of those hot rods too. He was blessed to marry the love of his life and during their time together they had two children.
“Big David” had a very large extended family who loved him very much! He had the biggest heart, bubbliest laugh and smile, and a hug that anyone could sink right into. He loved to laugh and make others laugh! He taught us all how to be happy with the simplest of things! If he had some money in his pocket, a cigarette in his hand, a one-bedroom apartment and a car that ran, he was on top of the world! The only thing better than all of that was the people he loved so dearly, so genuinely. THAT is what gave him purpose! Loving others was his life’s joy! He would give you the shirt off his back and the last penny in his pocket without hesitation! His compassionate, kind, generous soul was his greatest quality!
David leaves behind by two children, ‘Little David’ David Brown II (Jayna) and Jessica Hughes (Jamison), 4 grandchildren; Austin Brown, Taylor Brown, Hudson Hughes and Campbell Hughes. He is also survived by 8 siblings, Larry Ray Brown, Barbara Jean Belson, Linda Sue Tanner, Michael (Micky) Eugene Brown, Gene Ray Brown, Sandra Barr Claycomb, Debra Alexander, and Kenneth Sanson, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Other friends and family left here to remember him include Pamela Baker, Becky Martin and his large extended Campbell and Oost families.
Visitation is at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a short service following. The burial with military honors will take place at Memorial Gardens on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 10:00 am.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice of Western Kentucky for giving Dad the best care and utmost respect he’d received in many years! Special thanks to Sarah, Christine and Megan as well as all the members of their teams that made this transition such a peaceful and dignified experience.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Brown. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of David Alan Brown and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.