Eugene Franklin Brown

BROWN   Eugene Franklin Brown, age 71, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011.  He was born November 21, 1939 in Livingston, Texas to parents, Joseph F. Brown and Sadie M. Brown; and preceded in death by his parents and brother, Nolan Brown. Survivors include his loving wife, Gaynell Brown; brothers, Vernon Brown, Clifford Brown, and Cecil Brown; sister, Melinda Burleson and husband, Jerry; sister-in-law, Laverne Brown; numerous nieces, nephews and treasured friends. The family will welcome family and friends Friday, September 9, 2011, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas with interment following at Ryan Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Tom Burleson, Chad Gartman, Bryan Burleson, George Lowery IV, Ben Burleson, Jason Lowery, Wade Gartman, Marlon Brown, Paul Brown, Charles Kelley Jr., and Matthew Kelley.