Dick

Brown

Donald Dick Brown, 88, of Tuttle, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his home. The son of Donald Francis Brown and Faye (Bowser) Brown, he was born January 23, 1930 in Amarillo, Texas.

He served in the U.S. Marines and then worked for many years in the trucking industry. Dick married Betty Jo Bowlin on December 12, 1952 in Oklahoma City and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2015 after nearly 63 years of marriage. He was a member of the Cole Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for many years. When he was younger, Dick was a talented boxer and was a Golden Gloves Champion in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. He passed his love of boxing to his sons and spent many years as their trainer. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two daughters, Donna Ford and Kathy Black.

Dick is survived by one daughter, Jackie McDonald and her husband, Dale, of Moore; two sons, Jimmy Brown of Tuttle and Perry Brown of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren, Mike Elliott of Oklahoma City, Melody Grimes of Oklahoma City, Joey Grimes of Oklahoma City, Clint Davidson of Missouri, Talisha Fierro of Norman, Daniel Brown of Norman, Seth Brown of Texas, and Justin Brown of Missouri; ten great grandchildren; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.