Kenneth Paul Brown was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on October 27, 1949 to James William Brown and
Nancy Elizabeth Maples. Ken married his bride, Pamela Renea Price on September 3, 1968. Ken served
in the United States Army with the 362 nd Engineer Company in Vietnam. Ken was a proud Veteran. After
the Army, Ken worked for many years at Western Auto and retired from Tech Coat, Inc. eight years ago.
Ken was a proud founding member of Providence Church in Claxton.
Ken loved his family, black coffee, a good bargain, flowers, old cars, animals, his VA group brothers, and
all things involving dirt and grease.
Ken never met a stranger and was known for his one-of-a-kind laugh, hugs, witty jokes, willingness to
help others, and always being on the go.
Ken is survived by his wife Pam; daughter April Rainey (Mark); son Nicholas (Courtnee); beautiful
granddaughters, Ava and Adalee; brothers Jimmy (Margaret), Wayne (Lisa), Johnny (Carol); sister Cathy
(Tommy Gilliland), his dear friend, Dewayne; his cat, Leonard; and countless friends and family
members.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a funeral service to follow, officiated by
Pastor David Simpson. Burial will occur at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Thursday,
March 9th . Pallbearers will be Christopher Conner, Shane Conner, Barry Price, Dewayne Bradley, Leo
Stinnett, and Bill Richards.
The Brown family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Paralyzed Veterans of America,
specifically Ms. Cassandra Davis and Ms. Nichelle Edwards, the staff of the ICU and 4 West at Methodist
Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fountain City Chapel
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fountain City Chapel
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
East Tenennee Veterans Cemetery John Sevier Highway
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