Douglas Ralph Brown, Sr.

Nashville - Douglas Ralph Brown, Sr. age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Born in Steuben County, NY on March 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Ernest Edmond Brown and Evelyn Stoddard Brown. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Gwen Peters, a half-sister Juanita Petoskey, and a brother James Brown. Douglas graduated in 1958 from Johnson City High School. He received his Associate Degree in Applied Science from Broome Technical Community College in 1971. Later, in 1977 Douglas received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York as Magna Cum Laude. In 1978, Douglas received his Teaching credentials from the State of New York. Douglas was a great lover of the beach and water, this is where he enjoyed life to the fullest. At other times, he could be found enjoying other projects, such as riding his John Deere lawn mower or walking the neighborhood with his coffee cup. In retirement, at 4 pm it was cocktail hour with his wife Carol by the pool, with whom he enjoyed many cruises with. Douglas leaves behind to cherish his memory, his lovely wife, Carol Nystrom Brown of 53 years; his daughters, Kimberly Susan Brown of Raleigh, and Michele Lynn Guerrero of Oceanside, CA; his son, Douglas Ralph Brown, Jr., and his wife, Andria of Angier, NC; a precious granddaughter, Krysta Lynn Guerrero. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sister, Diane Woodruff, and her husband, Paul of Binghamton, NY; a brother, Ernest Brown, Jr. of Manchester, CT. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Chaplain Sallie Imke officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. . Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 4/13, 3:00 pm Memorial Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 4/13, 2:00 pm