Donald "Don" Randall Brown

Donald R. "Don" Brown age 77, of Keystone Heights, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park after a long illness.He was born in Thomasville, Georgia on January 12, 1940 to the late William Randall Brown and Stella Mae Baker Monaco. He had served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, and was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville. Don was a home builder for many years and had retired from Clay County as a Building Inspector.He was a member of Keystone Heights Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon for many years and was avid fisherman and golfer.Don is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Aileen Brown; a son, David (Kim) and two daughters, Sharon Kinney and Valerie Hamilton.Don was blessed to have six wonderful grandchildren, Maris Kennedy (Neil), Erica Brown (A.J.) Amber Duke (Will), Mark Kinney (Gina), Justin and Alexandra Hamilton, along with three great grandchildren Marleigh Royal, Parker Kennedy and Jayden Mercado. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his fourth great grandchild, William Howard Duke III. Also left behind are siblings, Joan Gillis (Jack), Linda England, Spencer Tuggle (Debbie), Keith Brown (Melinda); sister in law, Alison Millar and many loved nephews and nieces.A Memorial service for Don will be held at Keystone Heights Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Rob Ham officiating.In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Dons memory be made to Clay High School Baseball and Girls Weightlifting programs; Attention Jay Stilianou, 2025 HWY 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 or to Keystone Heights Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, P.O. Box 2015 Keystone Heights FL 32656. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Memorial Service Saturday, May 13, 2017 10:00 AM - Keystone Presbyterian Church 4002 S. State Road 21 Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176