Joseph W. "Jack" Brown Obituary (1925

Joseph W. "Jack" Brown, 91, of Stanford, KY passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at home. Born August 16, 1925 in Flatwoods, KY to the late Morris and Ella Menifee Brown, he was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army. He worked as a farmer and carpenter for most of his life (having built several buildings and dwellings in the Stanford area), and attended Ephesus Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 68 years; Irene Pollard Brown of Stanford, KY, two sons; Larry Brown (Susan), and Joe Brown (Debbie) both of Waynesburg, KY, two daughters; Louise Godbey (Wayne) of Halls Gap, KY, and Judy Taylor of Stanford, KY, seven grandchildren; Tim Godbey, Jennifer Godbey, Josh Brown, Aaron Brown, Rachael Cooper, Teresa Olson, and Joie Brown, thirteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and an infant brother. A one day service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 10am-1pm and funeral service will begin at 1pm with Josh Brown and Tim Godbey officiating. Burial will follow at Ephesus Baptist Church with military rites provided by Caswell Saufley Post #18. Casket bearers will be: Tim Godbey, Josh Brown, Aaron Brown, Buddy Pence, Anthony Cornelius, and Chris Cooper. Honorary bearers are: Ray Godbey, Joie Brown, R.C. Taylor, Alvie Atwood, Jess Correll, Bill Frazier, and Delmas Petrey. Visitation: Saturday September 17 2016 10am-1pm SFH Chapel Services: Saturday September 17 2016 1pm SFH Chapel Interment: Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery