Col. (Ret.) Joe M. Brown, age 86 of Clarksville, TN passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on August 17, 1935 in Live Oak, FL to the late James Mac Brown and Nita Boatwright Brown. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Sue Weems Brown, his brother James Brown and sister Juanita Brown. He is survived by his daughters Katherine (Kitty) (Peter) Stevens and Kimberly Jo (David) Landsbergen, granddaughters Lt Sarah Howard and Rachel Howard, sisters Rose Rennau, Susan Bannon, Joanie Pradella, Jeanette Edwards, and sister-in-law Lois Brown. Joe was loved and supported in life by many nieces, nephews, and family members.
Joe Brown had many careers: U.S. Army Colonel, postman, tile craftsman, farmer, and volunteer, but above all was a family man. Joe served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army, supported by his wife Betty Sue. His Army career took him around the world: Giessen, Germany in the early 60's during the Cold War, two combat tours in VietNam, a foreign area officer in Mexico City, Mexico, and many domestic posts before and after that. He retired in 1981 and he and his family moved to Clarksville, where he resided the rest of his life. Joe lived the volunteer spirit, always helping others, delivering meals, and donating gallons of blood and vegetables from his garden. He will be remembered and missed by many.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 5, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered. Visitation will be Friday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, February 5, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be David Landsbergen, Peter Stevens, Steve Griffey, Edward Baggett, Josh Baggett, and Cal Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (or at https://www.parkinson.org/); Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 110 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 (or at https://www.dav.org/); or Meals on Wheels, c/o Mid-Cumberland Human Resources, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 400, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 213-3603. Online condolences may be made and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
Joe was born on August 17, 1935 in Live Oak, FL to the late James Mac Brown and Nita Boatwright Brown. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Sue Weems Brown, his brother James Brown and sister Juanita Brown. He is survived by his daughters Katherine (Kitty) (Peter) Stevens and Kimberly Jo (David) Landsbergen, granddaughters Lt Sarah Howard and Rachel Howard, sisters Rose Rennau, Susan Bannon, Joanie Pradella, Jeanette Edwards, and sister-in-law Lois Brown. Joe was loved and supported in life by many nieces, nephews, and family members.
Joe Brown had many careers: U.S. Army Colonel, postman, tile craftsman, farmer, and volunteer, but above all was a family man. Joe served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army, supported by his wife Betty Sue. His Army career took him around the world: Giessen, Germany in the early 60's during the Cold War, two combat tours in VietNam, a foreign area officer in Mexico City, Mexico, and many domestic posts before and after that. He retired in 1981 and he and his family moved to Clarksville, where he resided the rest of his life. Joe lived the volunteer spirit, always helping others, delivering meals, and donating gallons of blood and vegetables from his garden. He will be remembered and missed by many.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 5, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered. Visitation will be Friday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, February 5, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be David Landsbergen, Peter Stevens, Steve Griffey, Edward Baggett, Josh Baggett, and Cal Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (or at https://www.parkinson.org/); Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 110 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 (or at https://www.dav.org/); or Meals on Wheels, c/o Mid-Cumberland Human Resources, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 400, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 213-3603. Online condolences may be made and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
Col. (Ret.) Joe M. Brown, age 86 of Clarksville, TN passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on August 17, 1935 in Live Oak, FL to the late James Mac Brown and Nita Boatwright Brown. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Sue Weems Brown, his brother James Brown and sister Juanita Brown. He is survived by his daughters Katherine (Kitty) (Peter) Stevens and Kimberly Jo (David) Landsbergen, granddaughters Lt Sarah Howard and Rachel Howard, sisters Rose Rennau, Susan Bannon, Joanie Pradella, Jeanette Edwards, and sister-in-law Lois Brown. Joe was loved and supported in life by many nieces, nephews, and family members.
Joe Brown had many careers: U.S. Army Colonel, postman, tile craftsman, farmer, and volunteer, but above all was a family man. Joe served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army, supported by his wife Betty Sue. His Army career took him around the world: Giessen, Germany in the early 60's during the Cold War, two combat tours in VietNam, a foreign area officer in Mexico City, Mexico, and many domestic posts before and after that. He retired in 1981 and he and his family moved to Clarksville, where he resided the rest of his life. Joe lived the volunteer spirit, always helping others, delivering meals, and donating gallons of blood and vegetables from his garden. He will be remembered and missed by many.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 5, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered. Visitation will be Friday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, February 5, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be David Landsbergen, Peter Stevens, Steve Griffey, Edward Baggett, Josh Baggett, and Cal Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (or at https://www.parkinson.org/); Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 110 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 (or at https://www.dav.org/); or Meals on Wheels, c/o Mid-Cumberland Human Resources, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 400, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 213-3603. Online condolences may be made and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
Joe was born on August 17, 1935 in Live Oak, FL to the late James Mac Brown and Nita Boatwright Brown. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Sue Weems Brown, his brother James Brown and sister Juanita Brown. He is survived by his daughters Katherine (Kitty) (Peter) Stevens and Kimberly Jo (David) Landsbergen, granddaughters Lt Sarah Howard and Rachel Howard, sisters Rose Rennau, Susan Bannon, Joanie Pradella, Jeanette Edwards, and sister-in-law Lois Brown. Joe was loved and supported in life by many nieces, nephews, and family members.
Joe Brown had many careers: U.S. Army Colonel, postman, tile craftsman, farmer, and volunteer, but above all was a family man. Joe served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army, supported by his wife Betty Sue. His Army career took him around the world: Giessen, Germany in the early 60's during the Cold War, two combat tours in VietNam, a foreign area officer in Mexico City, Mexico, and many domestic posts before and after that. He retired in 1981 and he and his family moved to Clarksville, where he resided the rest of his life. Joe lived the volunteer spirit, always helping others, delivering meals, and donating gallons of blood and vegetables from his garden. He will be remembered and missed by many.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 5, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered. Visitation will be Friday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, February 5, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be David Landsbergen, Peter Stevens, Steve Griffey, Edward Baggett, Josh Baggett, and Cal Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (or at https://www.parkinson.org/); Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 110 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 (or at https://www.dav.org/); or Meals on Wheels, c/o Mid-Cumberland Human Resources, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 400, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 213-3603. Online condolences may be made and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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