Glen Randall "Randy" Brown's Obituary
Glen Randall “Randy” Brown, 55, resident of Alachua, Florida, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at his home, following a long illness, surrounded by his family.
Randy was born on January 20, 1959 in Orange Park, Florida, he grew up in Altamonte Springs, finishing school at the Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship, then serving in the Merchant Marines, and later began a career in heating and air conditioning; graduating with a degree in HVAC from Santa Fe College, and had spent many years working for Bounds Heating and Air, most recently working as service manager. Randy even spent time as a civilian contractor working in Iraq from 2007 to 2009. Later in life, he enjoyed remote control airplanes and helicopters, spending time teaching his grandchildren how to operate them. He loved his animals, but most especially spending time with his family.
He was a man of strong convictions, a generous nature and was always quick with a joke.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Judith Ann Brown; two daughters, Anna Renee Brown and Sara Lauren Brown; one son, James Randall Brown; two grandchildren Michael Joshua Pate, Jr. and Eli Randall Pate, all of Alachua; his parents, Glen and Shirley Brown, of Micanopy; sisters, Connie Greenlee, of Lawrence, Kansas, Karen Herring, of Irmo, South Carolina, and Carol (Richard) Solze, of Starke; brother, Duane Brown, of Irmo, South Carolina, along with three nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10:00 A. M., in the Highlands Missionary Baptist Church, 2620 NE 15th Street, Gainesville, with Pastor Richard Hartman, officiating. Interment will follow in Old Providence Cemetery, Providence, Florida. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 6 to 8 P. M., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143rd St., is in charge of all arrangements.
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