Rev. Donald R. Brown, 85, of Willow Valley entered into rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Susquehanna, PA he was the son of the late Isaac and Veda (Sumner) Brown. He was the loving husband of Hildegarde (Lockowandt) Brown with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage.

Rev. Brown graduated from Clarion University with a Bachelor's degree and went onto Wesley Theological Seminary to earn a Master's degree in Theology. He ministered in the United Methodist Church for over 60 years where he also served as district superintendent. He also was a chaplain for 8 years at Willow Valley Communities- Spring Run, and was a long time substitute teacher for the Ephrata School District.

He served in the US Navy during WWII.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Beverly M. Hess, wife of Rev. Dr. William D. Hess, II, of West Chester, PA; 3 grandchildren, Heather, Matthew, Dawn, and 2 great-grandchildren, Timothy and Ethan. Also surviving is a brother Ronald Brown, husband of Jeanette, of OH, and a sister, Irma Anderson, wife of Jay, of MI. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Lee Brown and brothers, Ernest Brown, Blair Brown, Gerald Brown and Jay Brown.

Funeral Services will be at 11AM on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with his son-in-law, Rev. Dr. William D. Hess, II officiating. Friends and family will be received from 5-7PM on Monday at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment in Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz. Flowers will be received. Contributions may be made to Wesley Theological Seminary, Attn: Laura Novell, 4500 Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20016.