BORN

1936

DIED

2013

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406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Daniel Brown Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 2, 2013.

Daniel Brown, 77, of Morganton, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Born on April 30, 1936 in Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late Solen and Mary Looney Brown.

Mr. Brown was the Gate Keeper for Steele Creek Park for 30 years. He had a love and passion for fishing and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Farrington. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sarah Hunt Brown; children, Susan Duncan and her husband, Greg of Collettsville, NC, Christopher Allen Hamby and his wife, Carol of Hudson and Matthew Adams and his wife, Amy of Lenoir; grandchildren, Brandon Matthew Farrington, Cody Myers, Jordan Hamby, Timmy Hamby, Taylor Adams, Grace Smith and Mackenzie Adams; brothers and sisters, Solen Mack Brown of Amelia, VA, Claudette Hood of Statesville, John Brown of Butler, TN, Myrtle Parker of Morganton and Hazel Loven of Morganton; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special "little friend", Hopie.

A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Zion Baptist Church, 3396 Pea Ridge Rd., Morganton with the Reverend Dr. Ralph May, Reverend Dr. Steve Parker, Reverend Keith Rose and the Reverend Brian Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care,
1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.

Online condolences may be sent to the family of Mr. Daniel Brown at www.kirkseymorganton.com.

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May 7, 2013

Sara, I am so sorry to hear that Dan has died. I called him recently and we had a nice visit. As you know he was my brother Chuck Rollins' best friend and Dan was like a brother to me. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Josie Rollins Woodin, Hideway, Texas

May 5, 2013

Kathy Wyke

Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your family. May God be with you and bless you during this difficult time.

Love Kathy Andrews Wyke

May 4, 2013

Sarah, you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.We love you and will continue to uplift you in prayer. LOVE Shirley and John McKinney

May 3, 2013

May Heavens blessings attend the family of Dan Brown whom I got to speak to a few minutes by telephone when I visited at Steel Creek Park the evening of April 13th before returning to Capitol Hill in Washington where I now make my home. Dan and I were friends from the time of our first meeting at Steel Creek Park 30 years ago when Dan, Emmet, Claudette and I helped Dick and others put in the water-slide at the Park. We worked hard to get the work done, but we ate well. I remember those steaks that Dan cooked on the grill and I have never since eaten corn-on-the-cob as good as Dan and Dick had taught all of us how best to prepare and cook it just right! I believe Dan had just moved back to Burke County that summer. He was always very kind to me and when I think of him I will always think of his soft-spoken voice. I cannot be with you in person for the service Saturday but be assured that you who are his family and friends will be close to heart as you gather at Mt Zion. Love to all, Roger Sharpe
309 9th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-6115, Cell: 704-402-2904

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May 3, 2013

Nicey Clarke

I didn't realize this was your father Susan, I have seen him I am sure at Steele Creek Park. Thirty years he had a love for people and I am sure he has left many fond memories that can never be taken away. Thank God for all the precious years and time you had together as well as the many lessons learned over the years. May peace and comfort come to your family during this time of separation. :-)

May 3, 2013

May you rest in peace Uncle Dan , we love you and you will be greatly missed. Love your niece Liz.

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