Clarksburg Exponent/Telegram
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Elmer G. Brown
SALEM -- Elmer G. Brown, 84, of Rt. 2, Jacobs Run, died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2004, following an extended illness.
He was born October 15, 1919, in Salem, the son of the late Delbert and Mary K. Cutright Brown McIntire.
Surviving are three sons, David Brown of Salem, Bob Brown, Fairmont, Richard (Elmo) Brown of Clarksburg; one daughter, Mrs. Matt (Jo Lynn) Fahey of Marshville; one sister, Ruby Tinney, Clarksburg; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Lucas, Salisbury, NC, Jeremy Brown, Canonsburg, Pa., Lindsay Brown and Christopher Brown, both of Marshville, Braiden Fahey, Abigail Fahey, Logan Fahey and Saidey Fahey all of Marshville; three great-grandchildren, Bradlee Messer, Brandon Messer and Whitney Lucas, all of Salisbury, NC.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rosalie Squires, who died June 13, 1998; and by two sisters, Helen Varner and Wilma Lee Reese, both Weirton.
A great part of Elmer Brown's adult life was spent with Harrison County law enforcement, beginning with the assignment of deputy sheriff under Rex K. Bumgardner, he was then promoted to Chief Deputy, serving under Ronald Cork, Gaylord Lanham and Nelson Blankenship. He retired from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department with 20 years' service. At the time of his retirement, he had served in that capacity longer than anyone else in the State of West Virginia.
Before his tenure with law enforcement, Elmer Brown served the City of Salem as Chief of Police, Councilman of Salem and the Street and Water Commissioner.
Prior to that time, he became widely known as a popular restaurant owner/operator, having owned during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s the City Restaurant, Tip Top Restaurant, Townhouse, Plaza and Silver Spoon Restaurants.
Elmer G. Brown faithfully served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater of Operations, in the 274th Infantry, 70th Division, being awarded a Bronze Star.
Service organizations that he belonged to included: F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78, Moose Lodge 52, Elks Lodge 482, American Legion Post 31, Shinnston, VFW Post 9151, Salem and the W.Va. Deputy Sheriff's Association.
Friends may call at the Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem, Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. Rev. William Holtz will preside. Interment in the K. of P. Cemetery.
F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78 will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home, Friday at 7 p.m.
A Greathouse Service.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Elmer G. Brown
SALEM -- Elmer G. Brown, 84, of Rt. 2, Jacobs Run, died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2004, following an extended illness.
He was born October 15, 1919, in Salem, the son of the late Delbert and Mary K. Cutright Brown McIntire.
Surviving are three sons, David Brown of Salem, Bob Brown, Fairmont, Richard (Elmo) Brown of Clarksburg; one daughter, Mrs. Matt (Jo Lynn) Fahey of Marshville; one sister, Ruby Tinney, Clarksburg; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Lucas, Salisbury, NC, Jeremy Brown, Canonsburg, Pa., Lindsay Brown and Christopher Brown, both of Marshville, Braiden Fahey, Abigail Fahey, Logan Fahey and Saidey Fahey all of Marshville; three great-grandchildren, Bradlee Messer, Brandon Messer and Whitney Lucas, all of Salisbury, NC.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rosalie Squires, who died June 13, 1998; and by two sisters, Helen Varner and Wilma Lee Reese, both Weirton.
A great part of Elmer Brown's adult life was spent with Harrison County law enforcement, beginning with the assignment of deputy sheriff under Rex K. Bumgardner, he was then promoted to Chief Deputy, serving under Ronald Cork, Gaylord Lanham and Nelson Blankenship. He retired from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department with 20 years' service. At the time of his retirement, he had served in that capacity longer than anyone else in the State of West Virginia.
Before his tenure with law enforcement, Elmer Brown served the City of Salem as Chief of Police, Councilman of Salem and the Street and Water Commissioner.
Prior to that time, he became widely known as a popular restaurant owner/operator, having owned during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s the City Restaurant, Tip Top Restaurant, Townhouse, Plaza and Silver Spoon Restaurants.
Elmer G. Brown faithfully served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater of Operations, in the 274th Infantry, 70th Division, being awarded a Bronze Star.
Service organizations that he belonged to included: F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78, Moose Lodge 52, Elks Lodge 482, American Legion Post 31, Shinnston, VFW Post 9151, Salem and the W.Va. Deputy Sheriff's Association.
Friends may call at the Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem, Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. Rev. William Holtz will preside. Interment in the K. of P. Cemetery.
F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78 will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home, Friday at 7 p.m.
A Greathouse Service.
Clarksburg Exponent/Telegram
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Elmer G. Brown
SALEM -- Elmer G. Brown, 84, of Rt. 2, Jacobs Run, died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2004, following an extended illness.
He was born October 15, 1919, in Salem, the son of the late Delbert and Mary K. Cutright Brown McIntire.
Surviving are three sons, David Brown of Salem, Bob Brown, Fairmont, Richard (Elmo) Brown of Clarksburg; one daughter, Mrs. Matt (Jo Lynn) Fahey of Marshville; one sister, Ruby Tinney, Clarksburg; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Lucas, Salisbury, NC, Jeremy Brown, Canonsburg, Pa., Lindsay Brown and Christopher Brown, both of Marshville, Braiden Fahey, Abigail Fahey, Logan Fahey and Saidey Fahey all of Marshville; three great-grandchildren, Bradlee Messer, Brandon Messer and Whitney Lucas, all of Salisbury, NC.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rosalie Squires, who died June 13, 1998; and by two sisters, Helen Varner and Wilma Lee Reese, both Weirton.
A great part of Elmer Brown's adult life was spent with Harrison County law enforcement, beginning with the assignment of deputy sheriff under Rex K. Bumgardner, he was then promoted to Chief Deputy, serving under Ronald Cork, Gaylord Lanham and Nelson Blankenship. He retired from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department with 20 years' service. At the time of his retirement, he had served in that capacity longer than anyone else in the State of West Virginia.
Before his tenure with law enforcement, Elmer Brown served the City of Salem as Chief of Police, Councilman of Salem and the Street and Water Commissioner.
Prior to that time, he became widely known as a popular restaurant owner/operator, having owned during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s the City Restaurant, Tip Top Restaurant, Townhouse, Plaza and Silver Spoon Restaurants.
Elmer G. Brown faithfully served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater of Operations, in the 274th Infantry, 70th Division, being awarded a Bronze Star.
Service organizations that he belonged to included: F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78, Moose Lodge 52, Elks Lodge 482, American Legion Post 31, Shinnston, VFW Post 9151, Salem and the W.Va. Deputy Sheriff's Association.
Friends may call at the Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem, Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. Rev. William Holtz will preside. Interment in the K. of P. Cemetery.
F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78 will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home, Friday at 7 p.m.
A Greathouse Service.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Elmer G. Brown
SALEM -- Elmer G. Brown, 84, of Rt. 2, Jacobs Run, died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2004, following an extended illness.
He was born October 15, 1919, in Salem, the son of the late Delbert and Mary K. Cutright Brown McIntire.
Surviving are three sons, David Brown of Salem, Bob Brown, Fairmont, Richard (Elmo) Brown of Clarksburg; one daughter, Mrs. Matt (Jo Lynn) Fahey of Marshville; one sister, Ruby Tinney, Clarksburg; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Lucas, Salisbury, NC, Jeremy Brown, Canonsburg, Pa., Lindsay Brown and Christopher Brown, both of Marshville, Braiden Fahey, Abigail Fahey, Logan Fahey and Saidey Fahey all of Marshville; three great-grandchildren, Bradlee Messer, Brandon Messer and Whitney Lucas, all of Salisbury, NC.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rosalie Squires, who died June 13, 1998; and by two sisters, Helen Varner and Wilma Lee Reese, both Weirton.
A great part of Elmer Brown's adult life was spent with Harrison County law enforcement, beginning with the assignment of deputy sheriff under Rex K. Bumgardner, he was then promoted to Chief Deputy, serving under Ronald Cork, Gaylord Lanham and Nelson Blankenship. He retired from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department with 20 years' service. At the time of his retirement, he had served in that capacity longer than anyone else in the State of West Virginia.
Before his tenure with law enforcement, Elmer Brown served the City of Salem as Chief of Police, Councilman of Salem and the Street and Water Commissioner.
Prior to that time, he became widely known as a popular restaurant owner/operator, having owned during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s the City Restaurant, Tip Top Restaurant, Townhouse, Plaza and Silver Spoon Restaurants.
Elmer G. Brown faithfully served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II, in the European Theater of Operations, in the 274th Infantry, 70th Division, being awarded a Bronze Star.
Service organizations that he belonged to included: F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78, Moose Lodge 52, Elks Lodge 482, American Legion Post 31, Shinnston, VFW Post 9151, Salem and the W.Va. Deputy Sheriff's Association.
Friends may call at the Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem, Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until the funeral hour of 1 p.m. Rev. William Holtz will preside. Interment in the K. of P. Cemetery.
F.O.P. Mountaineer Lodge 78 will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home, Friday at 7 p.m.
A Greathouse Service.
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