Gary Lee Brown, 68, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, under the care of Brandywine Hospital.
Born in Norristown, Gary was the son of the late Sarah (Hite) and Raymond Brown.
He was a 1970 graduate of Schwenksville High School. He worked as a lineman for Bell Atlantic and Verizon.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, building powder horns, refurbishing old furniture, and watching This Old House with Bob Vila. He had a big heart, was a straight talker, and would offer his help to anyone who needed it.
He was an active member of Faith Community United Methodist Church in Atglen.
He is survived by his three children: Christopher, Michelle, and Jennifer Brown; grandchildren, Alyssa, Christopher Jr., and Darien; and his siblings, Rusty and lastly, Randy.
The memorial service will take place on Friday, December 4th at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA with a visitation from 10 until 11 AM. Interment will follow at the Atglen Methodist Cemetery.
A live stream will be provided via the Wilde Funeral Home Facebook page. We will begin streaming at 10:45 A.M. (Please click the link below) This page may require you to have a Facebook account, I would encourage you to create one ahead of time if you do not already have an account. Please call the Wilde Funeral Home with any questions or concerns. 610-857-5551
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Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
sorry to hear this
Worked with Gary for many years gave me years of advice
Condolences to Gary's family.
Condolences to Gary's family. We knew Gary for a long time and have a lot of good memories. Rest in Peace GB.
We used to commute together
We used to commute together from Spring City to Paoli. We had fun times and Scott worked with Gary. Gary made us a cradle for our Heather. He will not be forgotten. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family. Sorry we won't make the funeral, Scott still works a few hours for a friend. Rest in peace GB.
RIP Gary
Worked with Gary for many years in Paoli and Coatesville. Gary was even our coach for the telephone baseball team years ago. He ws a great guy and surely will be missed. Prayers for the family: so sorry for your loss.
Great Person
Gary, ( a.k.a The Mayor of Connies Dr. ) will truly be missed as a person that woud lend a helping hand, a watchful neighbor, and a great friend. We will save your seat at the dinner table.
The Smith's the whole gang.
Great brother in law. Loved
Great brother in law. Loved our political talks. Rusty and I will miss you very much.
<p>My dear friend Gary, you
<p>My dear friend Gary, you will truly be missed. I was Gary's neighbor for 33 years on Connie's. Gary had a heart ❤️ of gold never did he say no, always a helping hand to me. We sat on his back porch and talked for hours. We shoveled snow as all our neighbors pitched in. But Gary was always the first out there. I will miss you Gary thank you for your friendship. Always in our ❤️. Rest In Peace. Prayers and thoughts to your family.❤️<br />
love Jill</p>
Miss you
Rest in peace Gary, I will miss you so much. Kids I am sorry for your loss, it was way too soon.
Freind
I am so sorry to hear this news. I Remember you riding us around in your cars 1955 Chevrolet, 1964 Chevrolet Malibu , 1972 Nova and going down to Philly to watch street racers , you where a big brother to us all. Haven't seen you for a long time but often think about you. Best memory is you helping us build the little cabin in the woods in Highland Terrace in Schwenksville , Rest In Peace Gary.
Henry