Grover L. Brown, 89, of Gallagher, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 28, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Man on January 13, 1924, Grover was the son of the late Don and Ida Perry Brown. He had two sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene Johnson Brown. He was the proud father of four sons: Paul (Denise), Gary (Sondra), John (Holly) and Grover Jr. He was the loving grandfather of Samantha and Kyle and beloved uncle and brother-in-law to many.
He was the eldest member of Gallagher Church of the Nazarene, which he attended faithfully.
Grover worked as a Union coal miner for 14 years in Logan County.
He moved his family to Chicago, Ill., in 1959 and worked for the Vapor Corp. for 29 years.
He retired back to his home state in 1998, where he was an avid gardener.
Grover was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, proudly serving with Company H, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in the South Pacific (1944-45).
Grover loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and touched the lives of many with his strong devotion to God.
His family would like to thank the staffs of the David Lee Cancer Center, the infusion center at Memorial Hospital and Hubbard House Hospice for all of the love and care shown to him.
Service will be held at noon Saturday at Gallagher Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Kevin Walker and the Rev. Ervin Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with military honors.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb 1) at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service Saturday (Feb 2) at the church.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
Born in Man on January 13, 1924, Grover was the son of the late Don and Ida Perry Brown. He had two sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene Johnson Brown. He was the proud father of four sons: Paul (Denise), Gary (Sondra), John (Holly) and Grover Jr. He was the loving grandfather of Samantha and Kyle and beloved uncle and brother-in-law to many.
He was the eldest member of Gallagher Church of the Nazarene, which he attended faithfully.
Grover worked as a Union coal miner for 14 years in Logan County.
He moved his family to Chicago, Ill., in 1959 and worked for the Vapor Corp. for 29 years.
He retired back to his home state in 1998, where he was an avid gardener.
Grover was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, proudly serving with Company H, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in the South Pacific (1944-45).
Grover loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and touched the lives of many with his strong devotion to God.
His family would like to thank the staffs of the David Lee Cancer Center, the infusion center at Memorial Hospital and Hubbard House Hospice for all of the love and care shown to him.
Service will be held at noon Saturday at Gallagher Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Kevin Walker and the Rev. Ervin Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with military honors.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb 1) at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service Saturday (Feb 2) at the church.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
Grover L. Brown, 89, of Gallagher, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 28, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Man on January 13, 1924, Grover was the son of the late Don and Ida Perry Brown. He had two sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene Johnson Brown. He was the proud father of four sons: Paul (Denise), Gary (Sondra), John (Holly) and Grover Jr. He was the loving grandfather of Samantha and Kyle and beloved uncle and brother-in-law to many.
He was the eldest member of Gallagher Church of the Nazarene, which he attended faithfully.
Grover worked as a Union coal miner for 14 years in Logan County.
He moved his family to Chicago, Ill., in 1959 and worked for the Vapor Corp. for 29 years.
He retired back to his home state in 1998, where he was an avid gardener.
Grover was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, proudly serving with Company H, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in the South Pacific (1944-45).
Grover loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and touched the lives of many with his strong devotion to God.
His family would like to thank the staffs of the David Lee Cancer Center, the infusion center at Memorial Hospital and Hubbard House Hospice for all of the love and care shown to him.
Service will be held at noon Saturday at Gallagher Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Kevin Walker and the Rev. Ervin Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with military honors.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb 1) at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service Saturday (Feb 2) at the church.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
Born in Man on January 13, 1924, Grover was the son of the late Don and Ida Perry Brown. He had two sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Irene Johnson Brown. He was the proud father of four sons: Paul (Denise), Gary (Sondra), John (Holly) and Grover Jr. He was the loving grandfather of Samantha and Kyle and beloved uncle and brother-in-law to many.
He was the eldest member of Gallagher Church of the Nazarene, which he attended faithfully.
Grover worked as a Union coal miner for 14 years in Logan County.
He moved his family to Chicago, Ill., in 1959 and worked for the Vapor Corp. for 29 years.
He retired back to his home state in 1998, where he was an avid gardener.
Grover was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, proudly serving with Company H, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in the South Pacific (1944-45).
Grover loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and touched the lives of many with his strong devotion to God.
His family would like to thank the staffs of the David Lee Cancer Center, the infusion center at Memorial Hospital and Hubbard House Hospice for all of the love and care shown to him.
Service will be held at noon Saturday at Gallagher Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Kevin Walker and the Rev. Ervin Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with military honors.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb 1) at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service Saturday (Feb 2) at the church.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
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