Brown, Roger C. 1945-2009

BROWN, HEABERLIN, VANDEKAMP

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 1/10/2010 at 18:49:10

Roger Carroll Brown was born February 25, 1945 in Pleasantville, Iowa, the son of Ralph Brown and Berniece Heaberlin Brown.

He was raised in Knoxville and joined the United States Army on April 21, 1964 in Knoxville. Roger was united in marriage to Patty VandeKamp on April 26, 1969 in Knoxville.

He worked at Maytag in Newton, drove truck for Vince Orr and also worked at the V.A. in housekeeping.

Roger loved hunting and trapping. He also enjoyed joking around with family and friends. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids and was also a big Chicago Bears fan.

Roger passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his home at the age of 64 years, 2 months and 17 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, uncle, David Heaberlin, granddaughter, Haley Breees and Grandma Harrison.

Roger is survived by his wife, Patty; children, Michelle (Bryan) Brees, Tony Brown and Monte Brown all of Knoxville, Melissa Brown of Newton; 5 grandchildren: Christopher (Ashley), and Paige Brown, Josh and Abby Brees, Madison Brown; brother, Rodney (Mary) Brown of Cuba, MO; and a sister Nina (Barry) Arnett of Knoxville.

Burial: Not given

Bertrand Funeral Homes May 2009