"There was no better than my Brother. He was a giver and he gave with his heart to many people. I could go on with the memories that I have of my brother, but there's not enough room on the page. I just want you all to know it was a very peaceful passing. I came in the room, grabbed his hand and he squeezed mine. The hospice nurse got there just right after he took his last breath. She looked at Ralph and I and said, "Look how peaceful he looks", and he did. No more pain Tommy, just glory. I live you to the moon and back. Your Sister..Debbue"
In loving memory of
Tommy Brown
May 10, 1945 - January 20, 2021
Tommy Brown, 75 years old, passed away in a Fresno rest home. He was born on May 10, 1945 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he came to Los Banos as an infant, attended local schools, and played football at Los Banos High School. After his graduation, he entered the U.S. Army, where he served with the 101st Airborne, and did a tour of duty in Viet Nam. He returned to Los Banos in 1968. He ran a mechanic shop and owned a Honda dealership and an auto body shop, and then he worked for the creamery for 35 years. He is retired. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Alene, mother, Kathleen Bove, father, Gene Brown, and his younger brother, Michael Brown. He is survived by his brother, David, sister, Debbie, daughter, Michelle, stepsons: Bruce and Mike and 16 Grandchildren.
He will be buried at the National Cemetery in Santa Nella with full military honors.
Tributes
"It was raining the day Tom and I were riding our bikes from town to our home on mercy springs. I started crying and Tom took his shirt off and put it on my shoulders. We continued to our home and I gave Tom a big hug! That was the way Tom rolled! I was not surprised. I new Tom would do that. He was my older brother, my best friend! I miss him already!"
"Tom was the coolest cousin. I remember riding on his Motorcycle, When you painted my VW Gambia red. But I will never forget "Hello Ugly" Nobody but you could say that to me and make me smile. RIP!!!"
"Tom and his two brothers David and Mike lived across the street from me on Granada Circle. We all did a lot together and they played a large part in my childhood. Bless you Tom and thank you for being a friend for life."
"Always had the best stories! I cherish the times I spent at your house as a child, even though you and my aunts birds scared me. You took me for my first ride on the back of a bike and pretty sure your house was where I first danced with Michelle. You will forever be cherished and never forgotten. Love you Uncle Tom"