David R. "Rags" Brown
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PLEASE NOTE SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY JULY 22ND
David R. "Rags" Brown, 61, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Brandywine Hospital. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Matilda Gray and Wilbur Brown.
A resident of Parkesburg his entire life, he was a 1973 graduate of Octorara High School. He worked for McGrails Galvanizing Co., he was a Master Painter for Hery Restorations and he had worked for the Borough of Parkesburg.
Rags love kids, his family and friends, his "scratch off games" and Delaware Park with entertainment man, Benjamin Dorsey.
He is survived by his son Eric Miller of Lancaster; grandchildren Eneesa Miller, Dailon Thomas, Nariyah Thomas, Anaya Thomas and Nykai Thomas; his siblings, Arthur Brown of Parkesburg, Leonard Brown, and companion Linda, of West Grove, Lawrence "Buzz" Brown, husband of Dorothy, of Coatesville, William "Bull" Brown, husband of Cheryl, of Parkesburg, Lucille E. "Kippy" Hammond of Coatesville and Gail A. Brown of Coatesville; special nephews, Leon "Hector" Brown and Raymond L. "Monster" Thompson, Jr., special twins, Jose and Hector Hernandez, special great niece LaShani "Mommy" Brown, godson, William Michael "Real Deal" Mullen III and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Raymond Gray, Eugene Brown, Wilbur Brown, Leon Brown, Frank Brown, Marie Butcher, Marian Dorsey and Kathleen Brown.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365 followed by interment in Mt. Zion AME Cemetery. The viewing will be from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory directly to the Wilde Funeral Home at the above address to help defray his funeral expenses.
Condolences
Dave Brown
Dave you will be missed brother....rest in peace my friend...
You went from RAGS to Riches
You went from RAGS to Riches my friend. I'm going to miss u dearly Davey. Rest in Peace. I thank u for being so dear to me and my children. With heartache and gladness that ur suffering no more. Rejoicing in the Lord for he is good.
You went from RAGS to Riches
You went from RAGS to Riches my friend. I'm going to miss u dearly Davey. Rest in Peace. I thank u for being so dear to me and my children. With heartache and gladness that ur suffering no more. Rejoicing in the Lord for he is good.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is tough losing a loved one. I would like to give you some words of encouragement that helped me cope. A lot of people have been told things by others all their life and they believe what they are told just because they want to believe it and it sounds wonderful. What I would like to tell you though is not my opinion or my thoughts but God’s thoughts from the Bible, so please look at your Bible and see the truth. God promises that we will live again but it is not like what most people think. Please look at Revelation chapter 21 and verses 3 & 4 very closely. If you notice here it talks about death and pain being no more now ask yourself is there pain and death in Heaven? That scripture is talking about right here on Earth a kingdom that will be set up and ruled by Jesus that will rid mankind of death and pain, please look at Daniel 2 verse 44 and see that this is a real kingdom. If you would like to find out more bible truths go to a free website called jw.org
Condolences
Dear Family: You are in our thoughts--we pray for your comfort and strength at this time. "Davie Brown" was special to many, especially those of us who have known him since he was a little boy (quiet mannered) growing up in P'burg. So many of us spent hours at your family home and remember him as: "Davie-Doc-Boone". Later years as he became a young man, I noticed he had a walk ("swag") of his own. I told him once that he and Denzel Washington "owned their walk".....(Davie gave that shy smile, of course). We know for sure he will be missed, but will always be remembered. He is at peace now....no more pain. Love to all of you.
Bonnie (Harris)-Dickinson
Dear Kippy,Gail,Bull,Buzz
Dear Kippy,Gail,Bull,Buzz,Lenny,Arthur: Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dear Davy. May our prayers ease your pain.
Love Chuckie,Patty and Kadeem
You will be greatly missed by
You will be greatly missed by everyone. RIP Rags.
With Deepest Sympathy
To the Entire Family,
Davy was a special person. and An uncle to everyone he know. He will be truly missed. May the Lord comfort you in your time of loss. Hugs and Prayers be with you all. R.I.P. Uncle Davy.
Prayers and Blessings,
Eva and Craig
Deepest sympathy to the
Deepest sympathy to the family,sending prayers for everyone,Rags was a great guy. He always offered help if I needed it,n looked out when I was a kid. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathy for the
My deepest sympathy for the entire family. Rags was one of nicest people you could have met. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P. Rags
A very sad loss. Buying
A very sad loss. Buying scratch off's will never be the same without you! Prayers to you all.
Prayers sent
From the Culclasure family....RIP....much love sent
R.I.P. Davy
You will be missed - Rest In Peace.
Jack Mariano
Condolence
To the Brown Family,
Sending Love and Prayers to you all. So sad to hear of Davey passing. He had the greastest smile and gentle heart. He will truley be missed.
<p>Our heartfelt sympathy to
<p>Our heartfelt sympathy to Dave:s entire Family and all of his friends He was such a nice guy and a mainstay in Parkesburg. I will miss seeing him and his encouraging words. God Bless You All and may all of you find some Peace...He is home now and painfree... Love and Peace be yours, The Reel Family....Ron,Jean, Jess,John, Hannah, Nate and Penny.</p>
To The Family and Friends of Dave Brown.
Sorry to hear for the Loss of Dave, He was always willing to talk to you when he would see ya, small talk. Dave painted our house and it was good to chat with him. The neat wave he would always have when he would see ya in town. I was a Parkesburg residence for years. Dave will always be remembered in Parkesburg as the cool guy and would give you the time of the day. Will be missed by all.
Take Care Tina (Arnsberger) and Kevin Wilson.
RIP Davie Brown. Going to
RIP Davie Brown. Going to miss talking to you, and seeing you at the Mobil Station buying lottery tickets. Always played those triple digits.
Dear family, May Davey fly to
Dear family, May Davey fly to Jesus, while God wraps his loving arms around all of you. Davey was a great neighbor, used to buy corn on the cob from us, and come back for more! I made sure I got some from my parents, just to make him smile! Parkesburg will never be the same, Heaven gained another angel...... RIP, Davey....
Deepest Condolences to the Brown Family
We miss you so much already Davy.
Love You
Slim, Christine and Lexie
Deepest Sympathy
To the family - When I saw the photo that you posted, my first thought is that this must be "Buzz" Brown's brother. What a wonderful family you have.
May fond memories be with you. My mom was a bus driver many years ago.
Cindy Hartshorne Walton
To: The Family, Relatives and Friends Of Davey
We all grew up together, went to school together, played basketball at Minch Park together, hung out together, laughed together and became young men together. Our parents and even our grandparents were connected with the family, and such is the legacy of growing up in Parkesburg.
Davey was kind, funny, thoughtful, a smooth dresser, a great dancer and need I say a “cool and a down brother.” His friendly and even tempered personality and easy going nature were deeply appreciated by us "younger boys" back then when we were growing up and he will be sorely missed.
It is with sadness, and fondness that I reflect upon many memories of growing up with Davey aka Runner aka Rags and my historical connections with other members of his family in Parkesburg
May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort during this difficult time.
Respectfully Submitted
Richard M. Cooper
My prayers go out to the
My prayers go out to the entire Brown Family. Davey was thee most best dressed man in Parkesburg. Always was matching from head to toe everyday! His nickname was totally opposite of his daily appearance. I always thought he looked so much like Snoop Dog. He had a "SWAG" about himself that came with his soft spoken and respect he had for people. He will be missed by all of us. RIP "Raggs". Now that you're reunited with all your loved ones and feeling no more pain that's a comforting thought for all of us.
Sherry Griffy {Lancaster, PA}
Prayers
My Prayers and Thoughts are with Davey's Family and Friends.. Davey truly was a kind person. He is no longer in pain.
I have missed and will miss seeing him at the Mobile getting scratch off tickets. He always wanted me to win Big. RIp Davey.
Rest in Peace....Mr. Davey Brown
God conceals from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.
Enjoy the Promised Land Davey! We will take comfort in the thought your sitting on the front porch welcoming Gods Children home!
Ginger Brandy & OJ with a splash of Cherry Juice....as unique a drink as you a man!
With much love....Kelly Rush & Family
Too many great times to count
Too many great times to count. Who would have thought at the time we were making memories. Memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. You'll remain in our hearts always. Rest in peace our dear friend. Until we meet again...
in our prayers
Dear Brown Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Davey's passing. Mike will miss seeing him around the barber shop, he said he seen him almost everyday. Mike new the Brown family from being from Parkesburg all his life as well, and thanks to Mike I have been blessed to meet many of your family members. You are in our prayers and thoughts. To many are effected by this terible desease.
All our love and prayers
Mike and Gen Wilsey
R.I.P. Davey
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My friend and I would see him in town and yell out "What's happening Downtown Davey Brown"? He'd respond with a big smile and a wave. He was just a cool guy and will be missed. Whenever I ride through town I'll see him walking and think of him always. God bless the family and prayers to all.
My sincerest sympathies,
Debbie Helms
My Brother
I MISS MY BROTHER SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH
From Glenn Norman
Davy, you are one of my best friends. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you, Glenn.