Jerry Brown

Jerry Carl Brown moved into God's eternal home on August 5, 2010. The graveside "Celebration of Life Service" will be held at 11 AM, August 9 at South Park Cemetery, Roswell NM. Services will be conducted by Mike Joy, cowboy preacher, poet and horseshoer and Bro. Richard Grisham, Bethel Baptist Church. Jerry was born on a ranch at Duncan Arizona, September 25, 1936 to Carl & Zenobia Brown, who precedes him in death. Also welcoming Jerry into heaven is his daughter, Karen Misti Brown, his grandparents: Charlie & Ivy Brown; James & Leona Whinery, his mother-in-law May L. Christie and numerous uncles and aunts, relatives and friends. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Dena Brown; a brother Thurman Brown and brother-in-laws: Criss Christie and wife Barb; Mark Christie and wife Kathy; John Christie and wife Anne; Gene Christie and wife Kathy and sister-in-laws: Karen Snook and husband Roy; and Katreca Lamm and numerous others. Jerry loved the ranch life, the horses, cattle, dogs, cats and open spaces God created. He felt closest to God when horseback, he loved those long talks with our Lord. He maintained that life style throughout his life as best he could. His interests were horses, rodeo, and airplanes. An avid reader, he read about horses, airplanes, mysteries and the bible. He served in the army during the 60's; his unit was the 82nd airborne from Ft. Lewis Washington. He worked with Bob Hirst Flying Service & horse business, the Colorado Game & Fish and the NMDA's Department of Agriculture/Pesticide Control. He was a faithful church member. He was a man of integrity, honesty, loyalty. He loved his country, his lifestyle and God. Jerry always felt that to live he would be with his family, horses, dogs, cats, friends and Jesus. And when he died, he went to be with Jesus, family, friends, horses, dogs and cats. So how can he lose? We are confident and willing rather to be absent from the body and be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 It is well with his soul. Jerry was an organ donor. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Baptist Children’s Home in Portales, 2200 S. Avenue I, Portales, NM 88130. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com

Jerry Brown

September 25, 1936 - August 5, 2010