Charles Dan Brown

Charles D. Brown, 88, passed away at home Monday, June 8, 2020, with his family by his side, following a period of declining health.

Born January 20, 1932 in Weakley County, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Alton and Elma Dawson Brown.   In addition to his parents, preceding him in death was his brother, Ruben Brown.

Mr. Brown was owner and operator of West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove for 35 years. He had also owned China Grove Hardware, and had previously owned Landis Supply Company.   Mr. Brown loved his Lord, his family and his community as well. He was past president of China Grove Rotary, was a board member of the NC Cemetery Commission and Security Bank. Mr. Brown had also coached little league baseball, started the booster club at South Rowan High and had attended Homestead Baptist Church. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Carolina Tar Heels fan. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, businessman and friend of many, Charles will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family members include his loving wife of 65 years, Connie Lumsden Brown; his sons, Dennis Brown (Karen) and Terry Brown (Wendy); his half-sister, Mary Lou Bledsoe; half-brother, Larry Dean Brown; his much loved grandchildren, Travis Brown, Terrin Wright (Jacob), Katie Davis (Robert), Tyler Brown (Chelsea), Ali Lefebvre (Jon) and Chandler Brown (Brianna); 5 great grandchildren and 1 soon to be.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 11th from 12:00-2:00 pm at Whitley’s Funeral Home.  Funeral services to remember and celebrate the life of Mr. Brown will begin at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Tom Snipes and Rev. Terry Brown.  Mr. Brown will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park following the services.

On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the Brown family.