Alvin H. Brown, 85, died on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
He lived most of his life in the Chattanooga area. In the recent past, he spent his time both in Rossville, Ga., and Fort Myers, Fl.
Alvin was born in Marlow, Tn., to the late Major and Grace Brown. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WW II on the USS Leon APA 48. Alvin retired in 1987 after 34 years of service with the Chattanooga City Schools, when he served as Director of the Maintenance and Operations Department. He was also a partner of Tennessee Southern Maintenance. He and his wife, Pat retired in the winter months to Fort Myers.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Crawford; two brothers, Richard and Leon Brown; and a daughter, Vickie Adamson.
Alvin spent his last few weeks in the Hospice House in Fort Myers saying goodbye to all his friends and family. He will be truly missed by everyone he knew and loved.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy “Pat” Brown of Rossville; two sons, Ronnie (Linda) Brown, of Chattanooga and Gary Brown of Decatur, Tn.; two stepsons, Steve (Yulonda) Taylor of Rossville, and Greg Taylor of Texas; a sister, Fay Lane of Clinton, Tn.; a special nephew, Greg Duncan of Chattanooga; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephew.
A memorial service will be announced.
Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.