Ray Brown, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ray Brown, Jr, 86, of Chambersburg passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 5, 1927 in Gardner, PA, the son of the late Ray and Clara (Hockenberry) Brown. He served in the US Navy as a Seabee, stopping at Pearl Harbor on his way to the Philippines. He worked at the Light Plant in the Chambersburg Borough retiring in the early 1990’s. He enjoyed western movies and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet L. (Deitzel) Brown, three children: Jaylene (wife of Lynn) Gsell, Thomas R. and Robert A. Brown; two grandchildren: Melinda (Mrs. Steven) Ralston, Steven (husband of Kerri) Gsell; one great grandson, Eli Gsell; a sister, Thelma Umbrell and three brother in laws: Richard, Jim and John Deitzel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers: Paul and Roy Brown. Funeral Services will be held 2pm on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the WF Sellers Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Stine officiating. There will be a visitation from 6-8pm Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ray Brown, Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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Ray Brown, Jr.

September 5, 1927 - June 16, 2014