CHARLES LOYD BROWN, age 80, grandson of Irvings co-founder, Otis Brown, and lifelong resident of Irving, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at a local care center. Born September 18, 1935 in Irving, he was the son of Clarence Loyd Brown and Hannah Lenora Nash Brown. A 1953 graduate of Irving High School, he organized many of the graduate reunions. A local historian, he wrote Sketches of Irving history that were published in the local media. He attended Texas Tech University and received a Bachelors of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington. He served in U S Army Intelligence 1961-1963. A member of First United Methodist Church, he sang baritone in the choir there for 40 years. Survivors include his former wife Carol Elaine Clarke of Dallas, and beloved present wife of nearly 48 years Jean Ann Johnson of Irving; sons, Gary Nash Brown and wife Sherry of Fort Worth, and Ricky Sebastian of Irving; daughters, Debbie Campbell and husband Doug of Marble Falls, Texas and Laurie Hodge and husband Philip of Little Elm; a sister, Gillis Elaine Brown of California; sister-in-law, Suzy Harrison; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren (and one great-grandson on the way). The family received friends on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 211 East Third Street in Irving. Rev. Sammy Hargrove and Rev. Peter McNabb officiated. Charles was buried with military honors at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. SERVICES

Visitation

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:30 PM

First United Methodist Church 211 West Third Street Irving, Texas 75060

Committal Service

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:30 PM

DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211