Glen M. Brown
March 27, 1933 - July 7, 2020
Obituary for Glen M. Brown
Glen M. Brown of Micanopy passed on July 7, 2020 at his home with his three daughters by
his side. He will be remembered and highly respected by his family and friends for his integrity,
wisdom and his love of family.
Mr. Brown was born to the late Frank H. and Iva Louise Brown on March 27, 1933 in Lulu,
Union County, Fl. He graduated from Union High School in 1951 and enlisted in the US Navy
in January of 1952, serving in the Korean War. While enlisted, in Corona, CA he met his future
bride, Shirley and married on August 19,1955. He served as a corpsman and received a
honorable discharge in February of 1956. Mr. Brown left California with his wife and child after
his discharge and moved to Florida. Mr. Brown was employed by Southern Bell / AT&T for
over 34 years.
Mr. Brown was a devout Christian and welcomed the opportunity to speak the good news of
Christ's word. He was a member of Highland Missionary Church for over 30 years and a
faithful supporter of the “Young at Hearts” and various other ministries.
Mr. Brown enjoyed a lifelong love of gardening. He spent many hours caring for his plants and
cacti. He participated with Shirley, in the Mixed Bowling League and was an honored volunteer
with the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Faye (Young) Brown; sons,
Glen Randall Brown and Duane Frank Brown; son-in-law, Richard Solze; sister, Thetis Lee
and brothers, Allen L. Brown, John H. Brown, Gordon H. Brown, Frank H. Brown, Jr., and
Nathan R. Brown
He is survived by his daughters, Connie Greenlee (Lawrence, KS), Karen Herring (Irmo, SC) and
Carol Solze (Starke, FL); grandchildren, Heather Andrews, Matthew Herring and wife Lyndsey,
James Brown, Anna Calero and husband Tommy, Sara Morton and husband Johnny; Raffina
Thompson and Lindsey Solze; great-grandchildren, Ashton Perdue and husband Josh, Bryce
Andrews, Elisabeth Herring, Michael Pate and Ely Pate, Jacory Thompson, Jayme Thompson,
Joshua Thompson, Justice Thompson and Jacob Thompson. In addition, Mr. Brown leaves
behind his brother and friend William F. "Bill" Brown and his wife Mary Ellen along with
numerous nieces and nephews. The family would also like to include a special person who has
been a part of our lives for the past 25 years Rob Gibson and his close friend Larry Herrington
and his wife Beth.
Glen and Shirley spent 63 wonderful years together making memories and sharing in
adventures. Their greatest blessing being their five children, seven grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Missionary Baptist Church, 2620 NE 15th St, Gainesville, with Pastor Kris Hartmann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Old Providence Cemetery, 9316 NW County Rd 245, Lake Butler.
March 27, 1933 - July 7, 2020
Obituary for Glen M. Brown
Glen M. Brown of Micanopy passed on July 7, 2020 at his home with his three daughters by
his side. He will be remembered and highly respected by his family and friends for his integrity,
wisdom and his love of family.
Mr. Brown was born to the late Frank H. and Iva Louise Brown on March 27, 1933 in Lulu,
Union County, Fl. He graduated from Union High School in 1951 and enlisted in the US Navy
in January of 1952, serving in the Korean War. While enlisted, in Corona, CA he met his future
bride, Shirley and married on August 19,1955. He served as a corpsman and received a
honorable discharge in February of 1956. Mr. Brown left California with his wife and child after
his discharge and moved to Florida. Mr. Brown was employed by Southern Bell / AT&T for
over 34 years.
Mr. Brown was a devout Christian and welcomed the opportunity to speak the good news of
Christ's word. He was a member of Highland Missionary Church for over 30 years and a
faithful supporter of the “Young at Hearts” and various other ministries.
Mr. Brown enjoyed a lifelong love of gardening. He spent many hours caring for his plants and
cacti. He participated with Shirley, in the Mixed Bowling League and was an honored volunteer
with the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Faye (Young) Brown; sons,
Glen Randall Brown and Duane Frank Brown; son-in-law, Richard Solze; sister, Thetis Lee
and brothers, Allen L. Brown, John H. Brown, Gordon H. Brown, Frank H. Brown, Jr., and
Nathan R. Brown
He is survived by his daughters, Connie Greenlee (Lawrence, KS), Karen Herring (Irmo, SC) and
Carol Solze (Starke, FL); grandchildren, Heather Andrews, Matthew Herring and wife Lyndsey,
James Brown, Anna Calero and husband Tommy, Sara Morton and husband Johnny; Raffina
Thompson and Lindsey Solze; great-grandchildren, Ashton Perdue and husband Josh, Bryce
Andrews, Elisabeth Herring, Michael Pate and Ely Pate, Jacory Thompson, Jayme Thompson,
Joshua Thompson, Justice Thompson and Jacob Thompson. In addition, Mr. Brown leaves
behind his brother and friend William F. "Bill" Brown and his wife Mary Ellen along with
numerous nieces and nephews. The family would also like to include a special person who has
been a part of our lives for the past 25 years Rob Gibson and his close friend Larry Herrington
and his wife Beth.
Glen and Shirley spent 63 wonderful years together making memories and sharing in
adventures. Their greatest blessing being their five children, seven grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Missionary Baptist Church, 2620 NE 15th St, Gainesville, with Pastor Kris Hartmann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Old Providence Cemetery, 9316 NW County Rd 245, Lake Butler.
Glen M. Brown
March 27, 1933 - July 7, 2020
Obituary for Glen M. Brown
Glen M. Brown of Micanopy passed on July 7, 2020 at his home with his three daughters by
his side. He will be remembered and highly respected by his family and friends for his integrity,
wisdom and his love of family.
Mr. Brown was born to the late Frank H. and Iva Louise Brown on March 27, 1933 in Lulu,
Union County, Fl. He graduated from Union High School in 1951 and enlisted in the US Navy
in January of 1952, serving in the Korean War. While enlisted, in Corona, CA he met his future
bride, Shirley and married on August 19,1955. He served as a corpsman and received a
honorable discharge in February of 1956. Mr. Brown left California with his wife and child after
his discharge and moved to Florida. Mr. Brown was employed by Southern Bell / AT&T for
over 34 years.
Mr. Brown was a devout Christian and welcomed the opportunity to speak the good news of
Christ's word. He was a member of Highland Missionary Church for over 30 years and a
faithful supporter of the “Young at Hearts” and various other ministries.
Mr. Brown enjoyed a lifelong love of gardening. He spent many hours caring for his plants and
cacti. He participated with Shirley, in the Mixed Bowling League and was an honored volunteer
with the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Faye (Young) Brown; sons,
Glen Randall Brown and Duane Frank Brown; son-in-law, Richard Solze; sister, Thetis Lee
and brothers, Allen L. Brown, John H. Brown, Gordon H. Brown, Frank H. Brown, Jr., and
Nathan R. Brown
He is survived by his daughters, Connie Greenlee (Lawrence, KS), Karen Herring (Irmo, SC) and
Carol Solze (Starke, FL); grandchildren, Heather Andrews, Matthew Herring and wife Lyndsey,
James Brown, Anna Calero and husband Tommy, Sara Morton and husband Johnny; Raffina
Thompson and Lindsey Solze; great-grandchildren, Ashton Perdue and husband Josh, Bryce
Andrews, Elisabeth Herring, Michael Pate and Ely Pate, Jacory Thompson, Jayme Thompson,
Joshua Thompson, Justice Thompson and Jacob Thompson. In addition, Mr. Brown leaves
behind his brother and friend William F. "Bill" Brown and his wife Mary Ellen along with
numerous nieces and nephews. The family would also like to include a special person who has
been a part of our lives for the past 25 years Rob Gibson and his close friend Larry Herrington
and his wife Beth.
Glen and Shirley spent 63 wonderful years together making memories and sharing in
adventures. Their greatest blessing being their five children, seven grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Missionary Baptist Church, 2620 NE 15th St, Gainesville, with Pastor Kris Hartmann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Old Providence Cemetery, 9316 NW County Rd 245, Lake Butler.
March 27, 1933 - July 7, 2020
Obituary for Glen M. Brown
Glen M. Brown of Micanopy passed on July 7, 2020 at his home with his three daughters by
his side. He will be remembered and highly respected by his family and friends for his integrity,
wisdom and his love of family.
Mr. Brown was born to the late Frank H. and Iva Louise Brown on March 27, 1933 in Lulu,
Union County, Fl. He graduated from Union High School in 1951 and enlisted in the US Navy
in January of 1952, serving in the Korean War. While enlisted, in Corona, CA he met his future
bride, Shirley and married on August 19,1955. He served as a corpsman and received a
honorable discharge in February of 1956. Mr. Brown left California with his wife and child after
his discharge and moved to Florida. Mr. Brown was employed by Southern Bell / AT&T for
over 34 years.
Mr. Brown was a devout Christian and welcomed the opportunity to speak the good news of
Christ's word. He was a member of Highland Missionary Church for over 30 years and a
faithful supporter of the “Young at Hearts” and various other ministries.
Mr. Brown enjoyed a lifelong love of gardening. He spent many hours caring for his plants and
cacti. He participated with Shirley, in the Mixed Bowling League and was an honored volunteer
with the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Faye (Young) Brown; sons,
Glen Randall Brown and Duane Frank Brown; son-in-law, Richard Solze; sister, Thetis Lee
and brothers, Allen L. Brown, John H. Brown, Gordon H. Brown, Frank H. Brown, Jr., and
Nathan R. Brown
He is survived by his daughters, Connie Greenlee (Lawrence, KS), Karen Herring (Irmo, SC) and
Carol Solze (Starke, FL); grandchildren, Heather Andrews, Matthew Herring and wife Lyndsey,
James Brown, Anna Calero and husband Tommy, Sara Morton and husband Johnny; Raffina
Thompson and Lindsey Solze; great-grandchildren, Ashton Perdue and husband Josh, Bryce
Andrews, Elisabeth Herring, Michael Pate and Ely Pate, Jacory Thompson, Jayme Thompson,
Joshua Thompson, Justice Thompson and Jacob Thompson. In addition, Mr. Brown leaves
behind his brother and friend William F. "Bill" Brown and his wife Mary Ellen along with
numerous nieces and nephews. The family would also like to include a special person who has
been a part of our lives for the past 25 years Rob Gibson and his close friend Larry Herrington
and his wife Beth.
Glen and Shirley spent 63 wonderful years together making memories and sharing in
adventures. Their greatest blessing being their five children, seven grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Missionary Baptist Church, 2620 NE 15th St, Gainesville, with Pastor Kris Hartmann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Old Providence Cemetery, 9316 NW County Rd 245, Lake Butler.
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