Roger H. Brown, 66, of Buda, was called to heaven Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born to the late Howard and Sybil Brown, August 31, 1945, in Gatesville, TX. At the age of seven he moved to Bluff Springs, and a few years later moved to the Dacy Dairy Farm in Buda, where his father worked. Roger graduated from Buda High school in 1963. It was there, he met his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Betty L. Stone-Brown. Roger and Betty married November 23, 1963 at the Manchaca Baptist Church. Together they have raised two wonderful children. They have been married for 48 years, and are the perfect example of what true love is. Roger worked with the National Linen Service for 10 years. He retired from the Austin American Statesman in 2000 after 27 years of service.
Family was the most important thing to Roger. He worked hard for his family, and loved each and every one of them with all of his big heart. He loved to crack a joke, and he could always demand the attention of a room. He was the best advice-giver and storyteller. On a typical day he would be sittin’ in his recliner watching sports or the history channel, working on his family genealogy projects, and passing out candy to all the kids. He also loved to fish, work out in his shop, go for long drives, and see what kind of trouble he could stir up!
Roger is joining his grandparents, mother, father, and two brothers: Kenneth (Donny) Brown and Johnny H. Brown in heaven. He leaves behind: Betty L. Brown (wife), Gayle Brown (daughter), Roger (Bryan) Brown (son), Sheri Brown (daughter-in-law), 12 grandchildren: T.J., Codi, Chad, Shannon, Amanda, Kris, Jake, Jessica, Miranda, Edward, Kelsey, Max, and seven great-grandchildren, also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca with Pastor Mark Gardner officiating.
Your smile, laugh, and spirit were contagious Pop. You are the greatest man we will ever know. We will always remember everything that you have taught us, and we will carry you in our hearts until we meet again. Go rest high on that mountain Pawpaw, you deserve it.
