David Brown

The Funeral service for David Ronald Brown, age 45, will be held Saturday August 1, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Paris Convention Center with Victor E. Eskew officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Along with his sister, David co-owned and operated Hulme Sporting Goods where he enjoyed working with his entire family.  They celebrated 40 years of business in 2015. He was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ, enjoyed spending times with his family and friends at the lake and woodworking.  His real passion was working at his family’s store and helping people of the Paris and Henry County Community. Whether thru a fundraiser or just expediting a job, David was always willing to lend his help and support.

David was born November 21, 1969, in Paris, TN, to Ronald “Ron” and Sue Windsor Brown of Paris, who survive.

He married Shawaree Spann Brown of Paris March 21, 1998, who survives. They have two children: Emilee and Shawn David Brown. Also surviving are his sister Kim (Ernie) Veglio of Paris and their daughters Allie and Anna Veglio. Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Besides his immediate family he leaves special friends: Dan and Tammy Owens of Paris, a father in law:  Jimmy (Debbie) Spann of Paris and a step father in law:  Frank Valentine of Paris.

Preceding in death are his grandparents: Carnell and Helen Jackson, Albert and Treva Brown and his mother in law Alice Valentine.

Pallbearers for the service will be Mike Jackson, Dan Jackson, Brian “Hoppy” Hopkins, Barry Flood, Donnie Lewis and Mark Pritchett.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Owens, Frank Valentine, Danny Morgan and the entire Henry County Patriot Community.

Friends may visit with the family at Ridgeway Funeral Home Friday from 4-8 pm and Saturday after 11 am at the Paris Convention Center.

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