David Howard Brown Jr., 82, of Kent, passed after a long battle with cancer, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his home.
He was born February 20, 1933 in McDonald, PA to David and Julia (Jarin) Brown. Dave retired from the US Air Force in 1970 and then retired from Kent State University Maintenance. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Dave was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.
He is survived by his wife, Kimiko "Mimi" (Sasai), whom he married on September 30, 1961; sons, Rick M. Brown of Canyon Lake, CA and Steve A. Brown Sr. of Kent; grandchildren, Steve A. Jr., Ricky D., Kristina, Chelsea R., Kyle C., Sydney N. and Alec M. Brown; brother, Alvin Brown of Kent; sister, Marie Meloy of Kent.
The family would like to thank Cindy and Vince Linger for all of their loving care and support through the years.
Private services were held per the wishes of Dave. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.