IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Charles F.
Brown
August 15, 1940 – February 2, 2016
Obituary
Charles Francis Brown, the first born son of Charles Desire & Leta Maxine (Gates) Brown, was born on August 15, 1940 in Graham County, KS. He passed away of February 2, 2016 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of 75.
He attended school in Plainville, KS until his 8th grade year. He then went to Hutchinson, KS where he worked in the oil fields before moving to Phillipsburg where he went to work for Royal Brand Roofing, which later became TAMKO. He worked there for 30 years.
Charlie met Margaret (Issler) Billings at a singles dance in Republican City, NE. They were married 3 months later on Feb. 29th 1987. On their wedding night, they danced to the song "Can I Have This Dance" by singer Anne Murray. The couple had their last dance at the Phillips County Hospital, shortly before he passed away.
The last few years of his life, Charlie had the privilege of being a "host/helping hand" for Farmers State Bank in Phillipsburg. He made coffee, served treats & did various needed tasks. He will be missed by many people he knew and met at the bank.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters; Hazel Walmer & Ruth Brown & his brother Larry.
Survivors include his wife Margaret of the home in Phillipsburg; 4 stepchildren: Kandi (Rick) Coomes of Kensington, Kevin Billings of Omaha, NE, Kori Billings & Kurtis (Jessica) Billings of Phillipsburg; 6 grandchildren: Deveony, DaKota, Dillon & Derick Coomes, Jocelyn & Brynn Billings; his great grandson, Deegan Coomes & 2 brothers, Stephen of Hays & Dennis of Norton.
In our town we were gifted with a small man named Charlie Brown. With a "Honey" here and a "Sweetie Dear" there, he gave his time with generous care. He would paint, fix, mend & mow; truly a man always on the go. If you eat a Three Musketeers bar or drink a Coca-Cola, remember fondly the small man about town, Charlie Brown.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Brown will lie in state from 5:00 to 9:00 Wed. & 9:00 to 9:00 Thurs at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Services
He attended school in Plainville, KS until his 8th grade year. He then went to Hutchinson, KS where he worked in the oil fields before moving to Phillipsburg where he went to work for Royal Brand Roofing, which later became TAMKO. He worked there for 30 years.
Charlie met Margaret (Issler) Billings at a singles dance in Republican City, NE. They were married 3 months later on Feb. 29th 1987. On their wedding night, they danced to the song "Can I Have This Dance" by singer Anne Murray. The couple had their last dance at the Phillips County Hospital, shortly before he passed away.
The last few years of his life, Charlie had the privilege of being a "host/helping hand" for Farmers State Bank in Phillipsburg. He made coffee, served treats & did various needed tasks. He will be missed by many people he knew and met at the bank.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters; Hazel Walmer & Ruth Brown & his brother Larry.
Survivors include his wife Margaret of the home in Phillipsburg; 4 stepchildren: Kandi (Rick) Coomes of Kensington, Kevin Billings of Omaha, NE, Kori Billings & Kurtis (Jessica) Billings of Phillipsburg; 6 grandchildren: Deveony, DaKota, Dillon & Derick Coomes, Jocelyn & Brynn Billings; his great grandson, Deegan Coomes & 2 brothers, Stephen of Hays & Dennis of Norton.
In our town we were gifted with a small man named Charlie Brown. With a "Honey" here and a "Sweetie Dear" there, he gave his time with generous care. He would paint, fix, mend & mow; truly a man always on the go. If you eat a Three Musketeers bar or drink a Coca-Cola, remember fondly the small man about town, Charlie Brown.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Brown will lie in state from 5:00 to 9:00 Wed. & 9:00 to 9:00 Thurs at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Services
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