Kenneth “Budd” Brown, age 86, of Delta, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at Swanton Valley Care Center on early Friday morning January 23, 2015. He was born in Toledo on April 21, 1928 to the late Kenneth G. Brown and Laura (Pierce) Brown. On February 5, 1949 he married Geraldine Krieger and she survives.
Budd served in the U.S Navy during the end of WWII. He was a truck driver for American Freight for over 26 years until his retirement. He enjoyed working on odd jobs around the house and was known as a “fix-it-man” by friends and family. Budd was a member of the Church on Strayer Road in Maumee and Delta American Legion Post #373.
Along with his wife of almost 66 years, Geraldine, Budd is survived by his daughter, Debra Brown of Liberty Center; son, Keith (Ruth) Brown of Delta; brothers, Clifford (Mary Jane) Brown and David Brown; grandchildren, Michelle, Mindy, Benjamin, Clifford, Monte and Timothy and loving great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Douglas E. Brown in 2013; brother, Robert Brown and sisters, Donna Ballin, Barbara Smith, Patricia Altman and Kitti Widener.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta; with an American Legion service will be held at 7:30 PM. A funeral service celebrating Budd’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday also at the funeral home. Pastor Tony Scott will be officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Fulton County Honor Guard. Private interment will be at Raker Cemetery in Delta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church on Strayer Road, 3000 Stayer Rd., Maumee Ohio 43537 or the Delta American Legion, 5939 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515 in Budd’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.