Individual Details
Roger Earl BROWN
(12 Apr 1933 - 28 Sep 1990)
Obituary was published in the Porterville Evening Recorder on 29 Sep 1990. "A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Memorial Park for Roger Earl Brown, 57, who died at home Friday after a long illness. The Rev. Warren Taylor of First Congregational Church in Porterville will officiate.
Mr. Brown was born in Porterville and was a resident of Porterville. He worked for Tulare County agricultural commissioner's office for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for eight years.
He attended Porterville schools and was active in 4-H and was president of Vandalia 4-H club.
He graduated from Porterville high School and Porterville College,where he was president of his graduating class. He also attended Fresno State. In 1953, he married Barbara Hawkins.
Mr. Brown began as a survey crew member for the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner's office in 1955. He was promoted to field inspector in the Terra Bella district and served as deputy commissioner for 14 years.
Mr. Brown was a member of many agricultural clubs, boards and committess. Upon his retirement, he entered into a brokerage with his brother, Adair Brown, and Roy Hall.
He was a member of Tulare County Retired Employees Association and A.A.R.P. and enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brown of Porterville; two daughters, Marcia Brown and Kerry Brown, both of Porterville; one brother, C. Adair Brown of Porterville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Contributions may be made to Tulare County Hospice, 208 West Main, Visalia 93277 or donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Funeral Service." Copy in the possession of the author.
Roger is buried in plot L-151-4 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Porterville.
Mr. Brown was born in Porterville and was a resident of Porterville. He worked for Tulare County agricultural commissioner's office for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for eight years.
He attended Porterville schools and was active in 4-H and was president of Vandalia 4-H club.
He graduated from Porterville high School and Porterville College,where he was president of his graduating class. He also attended Fresno State. In 1953, he married Barbara Hawkins.
Mr. Brown began as a survey crew member for the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner's office in 1955. He was promoted to field inspector in the Terra Bella district and served as deputy commissioner for 14 years.
Mr. Brown was a member of many agricultural clubs, boards and committess. Upon his retirement, he entered into a brokerage with his brother, Adair Brown, and Roy Hall.
He was a member of Tulare County Retired Employees Association and A.A.R.P. and enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brown of Porterville; two daughters, Marcia Brown and Kerry Brown, both of Porterville; one brother, C. Adair Brown of Porterville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Contributions may be made to Tulare County Hospice, 208 West Main, Visalia 93277 or donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Funeral Service." Copy in the possession of the author.
Roger is buried in plot L-151-4 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Porterville.
Events
| Birth | 12 Apr 1933 | Tulare Co., California |  | ||
| Marriage | 1953 | Barbara HAWKINS | |||
| Death | 28 Sep 1990 | Porterville, Tulare Co., California | | ||
| Burial | 2 Oct 1990 | Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA | | ||
| Reference No | 2482 |
Families
| Spouse | Barbara HAWKINS (1933 - 2015) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Kerry A. BROWN (1958 - 2017) |
| Father | Carl Vincent BROWN (1908 - 1975) |
| Mother | Shirley Mildred GARVER (1908 - 1984) |
| Sibling | Living |
Endnotes
1. CABI.
2. Funeral memorial leaflet.
3. Gravestone.
4. CADI - post 1940.
5. Social Security Death Index.
6. Gravestone.