Guy R. Brown

Guy R. Brown was born in Piedmont, AL to Patterson and Nancy Lula (Warmack) Brown. He passed away peacefully in his room at Riverside Senior Living, Decatur AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Nancy Allie Brown, and wife Tommie. Guy was married to the love of his life, Tommie Lee Floyd, for 64 years. They had two children, Guy Nathan Brown (Deborah) of Harvest, AL, and Lydia Smith (Bobby) of Hartselle, AL. They have five grandchildren, James Brown (Roxie), Mary Haney (Nick), Jincy Jennings (Mathew), Allison Richardson (Blake) and Della Hill (Derick) and seven great grandchildren, Ethan James Brown, Noah Gerald Brown, Roy Edward Haney, Rose Ann Haney, Mayza Delphine Hill, Declan Smith Hill, and Mercy DelRae Hill. Guy enlisted with the National Guard in 1948 and later served in Company A of the 131st tank Battalion. He was medically discharged in December of 1954. Guy worked for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and later the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a real estate appraiser. He opened his own business as a real estate appraiser (Brown Appraisal Service) and worked until his retirement at age 75. Guy and Tommie enjoyed living in Hartselle for 60+ years. Guy served in the Kiwanis Club and was active in other civic clubs. Guy (Pa) loved his family and in his later years wrote a letter to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A short excerpt from the letter; " I want to encourage each and every one of my precious great grandchildren to apply themselves in school, in order to be the best you can be at whatever you decide you want to do in life (your profession, your roll in your family, and your service and obedience to God). To be a good servant to God, which is the most important thing you can do, please, make a habit of studying the Bible daily, memorizing as much of it as possible and you will be a success in life." Guy was baptized at age 16 in Terrapin Creek which ran near the Borden Springs Church of Christ, AL. He was a long-time member and deacon of the Hartselle Church of Christ. Guy loved teaching bible classes and served for many years in the education department. He traveled on mission trips and worked in the prison ministry. He supported the local Childhaven Children's Home and Lar Mana Children’s home in Brazil. He and Tommie loved the Lord and worked together in serving the church and the local community. A memorial service for Mr. Brown will be held Friday, June 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Hartselle Church of Christ. The memorial service will be live streamed for those who wish to attend virtually at any of the following: Facebook - @hartsellecoc; YouTube - @hartsellecofc; Website - https://www.hartsellecoc.org/ The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Highland Cemetery in Piedmont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hartselle Church of Christ for mission work and evangelism. Hartselle Church of Christ, 700 Sparkman St SW, Hartselle, AL 35640. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Guy R. Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.

Guy R. Brown

July 8, 1928 - June 6, 2025