In Memory Of
Gerald Donald Brown
1940
2023
Gerald Donald Brown
July 26, 1940 — December 16, 2023
Gerald Donald Brown, 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 16, 2023. Gerry was born on July 26, 1940 to the late Claudine and Myrtle Brown. Gerry spent most of his career in the automotive industry, retiring from the parts center at VanDevere (formerly McIntyre).
In his free time, Gerry was a sports enthusiast. He especially loved football, basketball, and baseball. He also enjoyed classic movies and TV shows, especially Westerns.
He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, Gerry was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Brown.
Gerry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret; daughter, Eula Claudine Basile; son, Gerald Todd (Heather) Brown; grandchildren, Brandon Basile, Clint Basile, Colton (Noah) Brown, Skyler Hampton, Afton Brown, Eliott Brown; great-granddaughters, Reign Bo-Birdie Brown; and Penelope Hampton; sister, Janis Brown; many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Per Gerry's wishes, there will be no public services. His family will celebrate his life privately.
To share a memory of Gerald or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
In his free time, Gerry was a sports enthusiast. He especially loved football, basketball, and baseball. He also enjoyed classic movies and TV shows, especially Westerns.
He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, Gerry was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Brown.
Gerry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret; daughter, Eula Claudine Basile; son, Gerald Todd (Heather) Brown; grandchildren, Brandon Basile, Clint Basile, Colton (Noah) Brown, Skyler Hampton, Afton Brown, Eliott Brown; great-granddaughters, Reign Bo-Birdie Brown; and Penelope Hampton; sister, Janis Brown; many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Per Gerry's wishes, there will be no public services. His family will celebrate his life privately.
To share a memory of Gerald or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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