Charles S. Brown

Charles S. “Chuck” Brown, 83, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, died peacefully in his Dover home on Monday, October 22, 2007.

Born March 1, 1924 at Bethesda, Ohio, he was the son of the late Stanley E. & Mildred Organ Brown.

His career spanned 38 years in sales management and as an independent agent, retiring in 1987 after 20 years with a Swiss import company.

He was a Methodist by faith.

Chuck was most clearly defined by his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, took pride in his vegetable garden, and was passionate about hunting. His passion for and interest in the sport was exhibited by his Life Membership in organizations like: the Tusco Rifle Club, Zoar Road Gun Club, National Rifle Association, and the North American Hunting Club. He was also a member of the Game Reserve Association.

In addition, he was proud of his service to our country as a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion.

Other affiliations include a 50-year membership with Masonic Lodge #177, and membership in Elks Lodge #510.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy M. (Phillips) Brown, whom he wed on August 9, 1948. With children raised and work years behind them, the couple spent the last 20 years enjoying their time together traveling the country in their motor home.

Other surviving family members include: three children, Charles A. (Laurie) Brown of Dover, Carol Fox of New Philadelphia, and Sheryl (Paul) Hopkins of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren, Christine H. Conness, Catherine Blalock, James S. Hopkins, Scott T. Brown, and Justin L. Fox; three great grandchildren, Luke B. Conness, Logan I. Conness, and Alexa R. Blalock; as well as 4 nieces and 6 nephews. Also surviving are two sisters, Nelle Maurer of Massillon, and Myrna Conaway of Mesa, AZ.

Along with his parents, a brother, Wendell, and two sisters, Berniece and Shirley, preceded Chuck in death.

Jim Borton will lead a memorial service that celebrates his life on Saturday, October 27, at 4:00 p.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover. Friends may call in the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Elks�(TM) services will be held at 1:50 p.m., while military honors, conducted by the Dover VFW, will be held outside the funeral home immediately following the memorial service.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Chuck by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home�(TM)s website.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to either Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, or to the American Cancer Society, 201-A Ohio Ave., Dover.

Toland-Herzig
(330) 343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com