Barry David Brown

Funeral services for Barry D. Brown, 71, of Roswell will be at 2pm, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Grant officiating, followed by graveside service at Memory Lawn Cemetery with the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard providing Military Honors. Barry passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his home with his beloved wife at his side. Barry was born in McCamey, Texas on March 30, 1942 to Harold Shelly Brown and Lois Vernell Bynum Brown. He married Mary H. Lenderman on January 14, 1982 in Deming, NM. He served in the US Navy and worked mainly in construction as a power lineman. Barry never met a stranger and was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed auctions, catering, and was a very talented wood worker. He started each day with a strong cup of coffee and a crossword puzzle and always enjoyed a challenging game of chess. He loved volunteering and helping others at Berrendo Baptist Church. Barry is a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 25 year member of the IBEW, Local 611 and a member of Berrendo Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Mary; children Rebeccah La Nan Brown (Dan Jones), Jimmy Dale Simpson (Brenda), Allan Hale Simpson (Jennifer) and Barry Douglas Brown (Verna); sister, Pat Wallas of California, sister-in-laws; Kathy Keene (Leo) of Roswell and Margret Hardin of Roswell, brother-in-law, Cecil Lenderman (Sue) of Graham, WA; grandchildren, Dan Jones Jr. (Mari), Jessica Mounger (Chris), Clinton Simpson, Justin Mims, Breanna Simpson, Cheyenne Simpson, Lane Dale, Lana Dale, Lance Dale, and Cody Simpson; great-grandchildren, Jessie Simpson, Jamie Simpson, Christopher Jones, Sheala Jones, Gavin Mounger, Annalee Mounger, and several nieces and nephews. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Shelly Brown and Lois Bynum Brown and one infant son, Barry Richard Brown. Serving as pallbearers are Leslie Keene, Terry Lewis, Chuck Sampsom, Bill Kilgore, Larry Fry and Wade Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be men of Berrendo Baptist Church. The family would also like to thank the compassionate, caring Gentiva Hospice team (especially nurses Anita and Lisa) as well as Tammy Alvarez, a family friend.

Barry David Brown

March 30, 1942 - August 25, 2013