Mr. Samuel Adro Brown age 73, of Starke passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Gainesville. He was born in Starke on April 11, 1941 to the late Clyde and Leona "Boots" (Thomas) Brown and was of the Baptist Faith. Prior to retirement, Mr. Brown worked as a Construction Supervisor for Johnson Brothers Construction and was also employed with the City of Starke for 15 years as a Meter Reader. He is survived by his 3 children; Dean Brown (Bette) and Johnny Brown of Starke, Tammy Vidal (Jackie) of Melrose; 4 siblings, William "Buddy" Brown of Jasper, Geraldine Brady of Ft. Lauderdale, Glinda Powers of Tallahassee, and Cindy Griffis of Graham. Also left behind are 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Viewing for Mr. Brown will be Tues. June 10, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Sampson City Church of God with Reverend Gene Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide