Jere A. Brown, of Lancaster, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, July 17, 2018 at his residence. Jere was born in Lancaster, PA. He is the son of Evelyn (Beck) Brown, Leola, PA and the late Adam J. Brown. Jere was married to Kim C. (Smoker) Brown and they celebrated 42 years of marriage this year. Jere retired as CEO from Dimension Data and a board member at Zones, Inc. Jere was a 1970 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School and was one of the initial inductees into the Conestoga Valley Sports Hall of Fame. He's a 1974 graduate of Villanova University with a degree in Political Science. Jere was a four year member of the Villanova Wild Cats football team from 1970 – 1974 where he played as a linebacker and running back. Jere also played in the World Football League for the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Stars. He was an avid bike rider, golfer, runner – athlete. Jere was a member of Bent Creek Country Club and University Park, Sarasota, FL. Surviving besides his wife, Kim and mother, Evelyn are two sons Matthew Brown (Jenna), West Chester, PA and Tyler Brown (Kaitlin), Philadelphia, PA. He is also survived by a sister, Cindy Thorpe (Tom) Pensacola, FL and a brother Jim Brown (David Boland), Lancaster. Jere also had three grandchildren, Miles, Judson and Ella. Jere's greatest joy was spending time with family and friends and especially his three grandchildren. He loved spending time at the beach in Avalon and was up to competition or the next great challenge. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning, July 23, 2018 at 11 AM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. A visitation with the family will be held on Sunday afternoon, July 22, 2018 at Snyder's from 5PM-8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Conestoga Valley Athletic Program CV Buckskin Boosters Capital Campaign Attn: District Office at 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.