Larry Bernard Brown was born on July 7th, 1947 in Greensburg Pennsylvania to Helen Guest and Lonnie Brown. He was big brother to John, Myron and Charlie Brown and little brother to Lenore Moore. He was a free spirit who was loyal and fiercely protective of his siblings. After receiving his GED, Larry joined the Army in 1968. After spending time in Korea as an infantryman, he transferred to The Air Force and National Guard. He was a decorated airman who earned The National Defense Service Medal. Larry also received a marksmanship badge for his expertise with the M-60 rifle. Larry was honorably discharged from The Air Force Reserves in 1984 and from The Air National Guard in 1982.
After serving his country, Larry worked for US Steel in Pittsburgh before relocating to Southern California. In California, he found career as a fork lift and crane operator and later a foreman at Black and Decker. After dedicating 25 years (1987-2013) to Black and Decker, Larry retired.
Larry reunited with a former girlfriend, Barbara Owens from Pennsylvania when he moved to California. They married and created a beautiful home in Rialto until her passing in 2005. In 1993 Larry was baptized in the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and continued to be an active member of The Principles of Faith Christian Fellowship until his passing.
Larry can be described as many things. He was free spirited, genuine, giving, fun, a joker, handsome, hardworking, and trusting (beyond reason at times). His megawatt smile lit up a room and his airy laugh was infectious. Larry was a jeans and ballcap man. He was the silent observer but also the funniest guy in the room. He was not spiteful and never held a grudge. He was a rabid Steelers fan and enjoyed bowling and golf. He loved a good old-fashioned Budweiser; none of that fancy brew. Larry was never on time, he was early. Being punctual was late. He was home proud. His lawn was always cut and tidy and his home was showpiece for his years of hard work in the military and at Black and Decker. Larry didn’t formally have a pet, but he faithfully cared for a stray cat. That was a hallmark trait. Loyal and dedicated without the expectation of return and doing what needed to be done without needing to be told. Larry Bernard Brown was many things, but most importantly, he was loved.
Larry Bernard Brown is survived by his mother Helen Guest, who stayed by his side as friend, partner and caretaker after Barbara’s passing. He is also survived by his Son Sherron Fields, his four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Larry’s dear sister, Lenore Moore, carries him (as she has since he was a baby) into the future. His brother, Derek Williams, ventures on for Larry. His younger brother, John David, will continue to live his best life, play golf and drink a cold one into the future for Larry, who was like a second dad and his protector. His youngest “bigger” brothers, Charlie and Myron, walk forward in his honor. His nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews journey on for Uncle Larry in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia and New Zealand. And Larry Bernard Brown continues on in the presence of the Lord, reunited with his wife, father, brother Larry Williams, sister Sharon and his best friend Sam Brown, who have greeted him with open arms in the forever after. We love you Larry.
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