Dee Brown

Dee J. Brown, 82, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Friona, Texas. He was born August 4, 1933 near Texico, New Mexico to Dallas and Lucy Brown. He attended and graduated Texico schools as well as New Mexico A & M. After graduation he served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Upon discharge from the service he returned to the family farm and farmed and ranched up until shortly before his death. He was active in the New Mexico Farm Bureau for many years as well as the National Peanut Board. Dee was also a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Texico and served as a Treasurer, deacon and elder for many years as well as teaching the men's Sunday morning Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Evelyn and Beryl and brother Alexander.
He is survived by sisters Anita and Joann as well as his loving wife of 61 years Mary, sons Jeff, Terry (Sheri) of Arizona, Dwight (Susan) of Georgia, grandchildren Alexandra and Raleigh of Georgia, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Texico at 10:00AM, with Pastor Rob Hollis officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the men's Sunday School Class. Final interment will be at the National Veterans Cemetery in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the New Mexico Baptist Childrens Home.
Arrangements are under the personal care of the professionals at Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico (575) 763-5541.

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