David L. Brown

Memorial Services for David L. Brown, age 84, of Clarkson, formerly of Norfolk, will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Northern Heights Baptist Church.  Reverend Matthew Gilmore will officiate.  Visitation with family will be an hour prior to service at the church.  Private family inurnment will be at Stigler Cemetery in Stigler, OK.  The Memorial Service will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s website.  Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

He passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Clarkson Community Care Center.

David LeRoy was born December 6, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Lloyd and Pauline (Eddy) Brown.  He graduated from Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, OK in 1957, 

Also in 1957, David married Iva Jon Kirkpatrick in Oklahoma City, OK.  The couple was blessed with three children, Joyce, David Allen, and John. 

Over the years, David worked in sales and management for 20 years at Metz Bakery and for 22 years for at Wonder Bread.  During his career, the family had the opportunity to live in Seattle, WA, Concord, CA, Joliet, IL, Indianapolis, IN, Omaha, NE, Oklahoma City, OK and Norfolk.  He retired in 2000.

He had a strong work ethic.  In retirement, David continued to work as a delivery driver of Avis Rental Car, managing rental properties and assisting with mortgages. 

David enjoyed both Sooner and Husker football.  He had an avid interest in World War II history.  David also enjoyed golfing.

David is survived by his children Joyce (Doug) Kirk of Hollister, CA, David Allen Brown (Andi Prbil) of Clarkson, and John (Virginia) Brown of Norfolk, eight grandchildren Alex Brown, Bartholomew Brown, Max Spates, Murphy Anderson, Josh Brown, Casey Denny, Patrick Brown and Faith Brown, nine great grandchildren, brothers Lloyd (Gladys) Brown, Jr of Mountain Home, AR, and James (Carolyn) Brown of Oklahoma City, OK, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jonnie, granddaughter Jessie, and great granddaughter Layla.

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