Gary Brown, 61, of Tecumseh, passed from this life on December 1, 2013 at his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma after battling kidney cancer. He lived a full life and worked hard for his family and for his lord.
Gary was born to Max and Rosa Brown on November 23, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duffy and Mary Brown and Clarence and Edna Davis. He married Connie Marie Barnett of Tecumseh on June 9, 1972. They resided in the city of Tecumseh until their boys were born then moved to their farm south of Tecumseh where they've lived for 29 years.
He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh where he served as a deacon for 22 years before becoming an Elder the last 8 years. Following the retirement of his dad, Max Brown, as song leader for the church for 43 years, Gary followed in his footsteps and has led the singing ever since. He was also involved in the prison ministry at Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud, Oklahoma where he brought much joy to the inmates for years.
He was a man of many God given talents. He loved music and was a self-taught banjo picker. He played at the fiddle and harmonica but the banjo was his expertise. After he'd been practicing for a while he wanted to take professional lessons and upon playing for the instructor he was told he is the one who should be teaching. He, Sammy Loveless and Gene Greenfield formed their band, the "Boggy Creek Express". They played for the public on several occasions but ended the band when his sons were born. He also believed in doing his civic duty. He was voted in as Ward 1 City Councilman in Tecumseh in 1983. He also retired after 20 years as a Volunteer Firefighter, his last 4 years as Assistant Chief in Tecumseh.
His work history is a long one beginning at the age of nine as a shoe shine boy at Hackett's Barber Shop. He worked for Merl Hardesty Grocery during his high school days and cleaned the Federal National Bank in the evenings. He drove a truck for Home Petroleum for a few years hauling liquid petroleum. In the early 70's he worked as a plumbing apprentice for Lakewood Plumbing then went on to get his license. In 1975 he went to school in the evenings studying law enforcement. He became a Shawnee Police Officer in 1976. He served for four years as patrolmen later advancing to detective. In 1980 he and Jay Loman formed Unique Plumbing Company. They did residential and commercial, subcontracted at Mobile Chemical Company and a few Sonics. He became very interested in the oil industry due to having many friends involved in it. He studied a lot and observed his oil buddies as they used the dying art of using the "Spudder". He and his friend Bob Birks went together and bought their first oil well and spudder and the rest is history. In 1989 he started his own business as GBO Production.
He also worked as a contract pumper for American Oil Company, Kirkpatrick Oil Company and K.S. Oil Company. He has made many, many friends during his oilfield days that he cherished.
Gary worked hard and had few hobbies, the main one was flying. He took his solo in 1981. He loved his 172 Cessna. His idea of winding down after work was just flying in God's blue heavens. His favorite song he ever led was "I'll Fly Away" as all his church family can attest to. Of all the jobs he had done through the years none was as important and rewarding as teaching his sons. He taught them how to make a living for themselves and their families. He taught them skills in welding, heavy equipment, raising cattle, custom hay baling and most of all how to be Godly men. Although he had a rough exterior, especially when it came to politics, all those who really knew him knew he had a really soft heart and was quick to help that in need.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Marie, of the home, two sons, Trace and his wife Autumn, Shane and his wife Lori, four grandchildren, Zachary, Colby, Landon and Addyson Brown, all of Tecumseh, his parents Max and Rosa Brown of Tecumseh, and one sister, Julie Brown, of Choctaw, Oklahoma. He has numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, the many brothers and sisters from the Highland Church of Christ that he dearly loved and a host of many, many friends.
He was the family's problem solver with his down to earth common sense and wisdom. He will be sorely missed by all.
Gary was born to Max and Rosa Brown on November 23, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duffy and Mary Brown and Clarence and Edna Davis. He married Connie Marie Barnett of Tecumseh on June 9, 1972. They resided in the city of Tecumseh until their boys were born then moved to their farm south of Tecumseh where they've lived for 29 years.
He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh where he served as a deacon for 22 years before becoming an Elder the last 8 years. Following the retirement of his dad, Max Brown, as song leader for the church for 43 years, Gary followed in his footsteps and has led the singing ever since. He was also involved in the prison ministry at Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud, Oklahoma where he brought much joy to the inmates for years.
He was a man of many God given talents. He loved music and was a self-taught banjo picker. He played at the fiddle and harmonica but the banjo was his expertise. After he'd been practicing for a while he wanted to take professional lessons and upon playing for the instructor he was told he is the one who should be teaching. He, Sammy Loveless and Gene Greenfield formed their band, the "Boggy Creek Express". They played for the public on several occasions but ended the band when his sons were born. He also believed in doing his civic duty. He was voted in as Ward 1 City Councilman in Tecumseh in 1983. He also retired after 20 years as a Volunteer Firefighter, his last 4 years as Assistant Chief in Tecumseh.
His work history is a long one beginning at the age of nine as a shoe shine boy at Hackett's Barber Shop. He worked for Merl Hardesty Grocery during his high school days and cleaned the Federal National Bank in the evenings. He drove a truck for Home Petroleum for a few years hauling liquid petroleum. In the early 70's he worked as a plumbing apprentice for Lakewood Plumbing then went on to get his license. In 1975 he went to school in the evenings studying law enforcement. He became a Shawnee Police Officer in 1976. He served for four years as patrolmen later advancing to detective. In 1980 he and Jay Loman formed Unique Plumbing Company. They did residential and commercial, subcontracted at Mobile Chemical Company and a few Sonics. He became very interested in the oil industry due to having many friends involved in it. He studied a lot and observed his oil buddies as they used the dying art of using the "Spudder". He and his friend Bob Birks went together and bought their first oil well and spudder and the rest is history. In 1989 he started his own business as GBO Production.
He also worked as a contract pumper for American Oil Company, Kirkpatrick Oil Company and K.S. Oil Company. He has made many, many friends during his oilfield days that he cherished.
Gary worked hard and had few hobbies, the main one was flying. He took his solo in 1981. He loved his 172 Cessna. His idea of winding down after work was just flying in God's blue heavens. His favorite song he ever led was "I'll Fly Away" as all his church family can attest to. Of all the jobs he had done through the years none was as important and rewarding as teaching his sons. He taught them how to make a living for themselves and their families. He taught them skills in welding, heavy equipment, raising cattle, custom hay baling and most of all how to be Godly men. Although he had a rough exterior, especially when it came to politics, all those who really knew him knew he had a really soft heart and was quick to help that in need.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Marie, of the home, two sons, Trace and his wife Autumn, Shane and his wife Lori, four grandchildren, Zachary, Colby, Landon and Addyson Brown, all of Tecumseh, his parents Max and Rosa Brown of Tecumseh, and one sister, Julie Brown, of Choctaw, Oklahoma. He has numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, the many brothers and sisters from the Highland Church of Christ that he dearly loved and a host of many, many friends.
He was the family's problem solver with his down to earth common sense and wisdom. He will be sorely missed by all.
Gary Brown, 61, of Tecumseh, passed from this life on December 1, 2013 at his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma after battling kidney cancer. He lived a full life and worked hard for his family and for his lord.
Gary was born to Max and Rosa Brown on November 23, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duffy and Mary Brown and Clarence and Edna Davis. He married Connie Marie Barnett of Tecumseh on June 9, 1972. They resided in the city of Tecumseh until their boys were born then moved to their farm south of Tecumseh where they've lived for 29 years.
He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh where he served as a deacon for 22 years before becoming an Elder the last 8 years. Following the retirement of his dad, Max Brown, as song leader for the church for 43 years, Gary followed in his footsteps and has led the singing ever since. He was also involved in the prison ministry at Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud, Oklahoma where he brought much joy to the inmates for years.
He was a man of many God given talents. He loved music and was a self-taught banjo picker. He played at the fiddle and harmonica but the banjo was his expertise. After he'd been practicing for a while he wanted to take professional lessons and upon playing for the instructor he was told he is the one who should be teaching. He, Sammy Loveless and Gene Greenfield formed their band, the "Boggy Creek Express". They played for the public on several occasions but ended the band when his sons were born. He also believed in doing his civic duty. He was voted in as Ward 1 City Councilman in Tecumseh in 1983. He also retired after 20 years as a Volunteer Firefighter, his last 4 years as Assistant Chief in Tecumseh.
His work history is a long one beginning at the age of nine as a shoe shine boy at Hackett's Barber Shop. He worked for Merl Hardesty Grocery during his high school days and cleaned the Federal National Bank in the evenings. He drove a truck for Home Petroleum for a few years hauling liquid petroleum. In the early 70's he worked as a plumbing apprentice for Lakewood Plumbing then went on to get his license. In 1975 he went to school in the evenings studying law enforcement. He became a Shawnee Police Officer in 1976. He served for four years as patrolmen later advancing to detective. In 1980 he and Jay Loman formed Unique Plumbing Company. They did residential and commercial, subcontracted at Mobile Chemical Company and a few Sonics. He became very interested in the oil industry due to having many friends involved in it. He studied a lot and observed his oil buddies as they used the dying art of using the "Spudder". He and his friend Bob Birks went together and bought their first oil well and spudder and the rest is history. In 1989 he started his own business as GBO Production.
He also worked as a contract pumper for American Oil Company, Kirkpatrick Oil Company and K.S. Oil Company. He has made many, many friends during his oilfield days that he cherished.
Gary worked hard and had few hobbies, the main one was flying. He took his solo in 1981. He loved his 172 Cessna. His idea of winding down after work was just flying in God's blue heavens. His favorite song he ever led was "I'll Fly Away" as all his church family can attest to. Of all the jobs he had done through the years none was as important and rewarding as teaching his sons. He taught them how to make a living for themselves and their families. He taught them skills in welding, heavy equipment, raising cattle, custom hay baling and most of all how to be Godly men. Although he had a rough exterior, especially when it came to politics, all those who really knew him knew he had a really soft heart and was quick to help that in need.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Marie, of the home, two sons, Trace and his wife Autumn, Shane and his wife Lori, four grandchildren, Zachary, Colby, Landon and Addyson Brown, all of Tecumseh, his parents Max and Rosa Brown of Tecumseh, and one sister, Julie Brown, of Choctaw, Oklahoma. He has numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, the many brothers and sisters from the Highland Church of Christ that he dearly loved and a host of many, many friends.
He was the family's problem solver with his down to earth common sense and wisdom. He will be sorely missed by all.
Gary was born to Max and Rosa Brown on November 23, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duffy and Mary Brown and Clarence and Edna Davis. He married Connie Marie Barnett of Tecumseh on June 9, 1972. They resided in the city of Tecumseh until their boys were born then moved to their farm south of Tecumseh where they've lived for 29 years.
He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh where he served as a deacon for 22 years before becoming an Elder the last 8 years. Following the retirement of his dad, Max Brown, as song leader for the church for 43 years, Gary followed in his footsteps and has led the singing ever since. He was also involved in the prison ministry at Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud, Oklahoma where he brought much joy to the inmates for years.
He was a man of many God given talents. He loved music and was a self-taught banjo picker. He played at the fiddle and harmonica but the banjo was his expertise. After he'd been practicing for a while he wanted to take professional lessons and upon playing for the instructor he was told he is the one who should be teaching. He, Sammy Loveless and Gene Greenfield formed their band, the "Boggy Creek Express". They played for the public on several occasions but ended the band when his sons were born. He also believed in doing his civic duty. He was voted in as Ward 1 City Councilman in Tecumseh in 1983. He also retired after 20 years as a Volunteer Firefighter, his last 4 years as Assistant Chief in Tecumseh.
His work history is a long one beginning at the age of nine as a shoe shine boy at Hackett's Barber Shop. He worked for Merl Hardesty Grocery during his high school days and cleaned the Federal National Bank in the evenings. He drove a truck for Home Petroleum for a few years hauling liquid petroleum. In the early 70's he worked as a plumbing apprentice for Lakewood Plumbing then went on to get his license. In 1975 he went to school in the evenings studying law enforcement. He became a Shawnee Police Officer in 1976. He served for four years as patrolmen later advancing to detective. In 1980 he and Jay Loman formed Unique Plumbing Company. They did residential and commercial, subcontracted at Mobile Chemical Company and a few Sonics. He became very interested in the oil industry due to having many friends involved in it. He studied a lot and observed his oil buddies as they used the dying art of using the "Spudder". He and his friend Bob Birks went together and bought their first oil well and spudder and the rest is history. In 1989 he started his own business as GBO Production.
He also worked as a contract pumper for American Oil Company, Kirkpatrick Oil Company and K.S. Oil Company. He has made many, many friends during his oilfield days that he cherished.
Gary worked hard and had few hobbies, the main one was flying. He took his solo in 1981. He loved his 172 Cessna. His idea of winding down after work was just flying in God's blue heavens. His favorite song he ever led was "I'll Fly Away" as all his church family can attest to. Of all the jobs he had done through the years none was as important and rewarding as teaching his sons. He taught them how to make a living for themselves and their families. He taught them skills in welding, heavy equipment, raising cattle, custom hay baling and most of all how to be Godly men. Although he had a rough exterior, especially when it came to politics, all those who really knew him knew he had a really soft heart and was quick to help that in need.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Marie, of the home, two sons, Trace and his wife Autumn, Shane and his wife Lori, four grandchildren, Zachary, Colby, Landon and Addyson Brown, all of Tecumseh, his parents Max and Rosa Brown of Tecumseh, and one sister, Julie Brown, of Choctaw, Oklahoma. He has numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, the many brothers and sisters from the Highland Church of Christ that he dearly loved and a host of many, many friends.
He was the family's problem solver with his down to earth common sense and wisdom. He will be sorely missed by all.
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