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H. Eugene “Gene” Brown, 83

November 22, 2018

H. Eugene “Gene” Brown, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
He was the husband of Reba M. Martin Brown, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage this past December 3rd. Born in Ashland, NC, he was the son of the late Ross Howard and Verna Dorothy Roark Brown.
Gene had worked as a truck driver for 20 years for Air Products & Chemical Co. Prior to this, he had worked for 20 years for Armstrong World Industries.
He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, and he lived to hunt and fish.
His family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff for the great care provided to Gene at Luther Acres.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: H. Jeffrey married to Heidi Brown of Lancaster, Joanne married to John Sonefelt of Mountville, Ronald J. of Lititz, and Richard G. of Earlysville, VA; and by his 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA from 1-2PM, with his Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2PM.

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November 28, 2018

Met him through years of working with his boy Ron. Great man,great family. Sorry for your loss.
chris & Mary Jane Horton 

November 28, 2018

Sending our condolence to the Brown Family. Our fun memories of Gene was when we tried to hide the fake mouse in the kitchen cabinet at the cabin because he said he never had mice.    Will always live on in your hearts.

November 26, 2018

my sincere sympathy to you and your family.    praying that God will get you through this difficult time.
michelle wise agape volunteer   

November 25, 2018

Gene was a former neighbor.  Tha Brown’s are a great family.  We are very sorry for your loss and will pray for your family.  Alice, John, Eric Gibble

November 25, 2018

My sympathy to the family on Gene’s passing. I am greatful to have known him.

November 25, 2018

Dear Reba & family,
We just read of Gene’s passing in the morning paper.   We haven’t seen you recently and we are so sorry to read of your loss.  We will not be able to attend the Service, but we send you our sympathy and wish God’s Blessings upon you as you go through this.
Just to let you know, we have moved to Ephrata Manor retirement community.
Art & Ruth Weaver
 

November 25, 2018

Sending love and sympathy as you go through these difficult days of Gene’s homegoing.We remember many happy times with both of you at South Mountain. Love from Lloyd and Rachel Gimgrich

Visitation
Sunday, December 02, 2018
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Neffsville Mennonite Church
2371 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA
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Sunday, December 02, 2018
2:00 PM
Neffsville Mennonite Church
2371 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA
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