Roy "Ray" L. Brown
June 24, 1944 ~ December 2, 2015
Roy "Ray" L. Brown , 71, of Colliers, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at his home.
Born June 24, 1944, in Colliers, WV, he was a son of the late Herbert B. and Bertha L. (Reitter) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Benny and Donald Brown and sister Shirley Wright.
After 31 years of service, Ray retired as a millwright in the blast furnace from Weirton Steel. While working there he earned the Finger in the Dike Award for saving a mans life. He was an avid wood cutter, recycler and a jack of all trades. Ray was a United States disabled Marine.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Barnhart) Brown of Colliers, WV; son Steven (Stacey) Brown of Clinton, PA; grandson Nicholas Evan Brown of Hooverson Heights, WV; and brother David Brown.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home. Private services will be at the convenience of the family.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Prayers to all of you.
Tara Brown (Don’s daughter)
RIP Uncle Ray
Mel
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Roy “Ray” L. Brown , give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Marine Veteran, Roy “Ray” L. Brown , “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Wow sorry i just seen this…. I’m so sorry Marilyn and Stevie i wish i knew or seen this when it happened. I have so many good memories with ray at the store years ago. Im so sorry for your loss. So many stories and memories i wont forget
RIP