Offering my condolences, first, to the family of JL, thank you for sharing him with TNA. 
And, second, to the members of TNA who were privileged to know and work with JL.  Such a gracious leader who devoted time, creativity and support to the mission of the professional nursing organization.  His efforts/contributions are still evident today. 
May he rest in peace.  Jennifer Cook

My deepest sympathies to the family of J.L.  I am thinking of each of you at this time, and keeping you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Nona Rogers

As one of the members of the “circle of dudes”, I was sad to not be able to attend the  services for J.L. today with my wife, Carol. 
I love the picture you selected of him because it reflects exactly my memory of J. L. Calm and relaxed. 
Without the smile, he appeared to be contemplating, but the end expression was always a smile. 
I believe that was truly him because he had passed that down to his son Eric who helped me on a remodel project 2-3 yrs ago- always cheerful in spite of what I inflicted on him. I’m sure J. L. must have had struggles, like all of us, but I believe that his life stands as an example of a good way to work things out.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Tom &Carol Hassell

Always such a wonderful soul in greeting me, conversing with me, welcoming me into his home, my Uncle J.L. and I had a very meaningful conversation once on the deck of one of the beach houses in Galveston. It was about outreach and service, and it greatly impacted the choices I have made in where and how I serve in community, church and the world. Truly a saint. So glad he and Mary Alice met so that I can call him family. 

We shared outreach work at St. Austin's for several years and I loved learning from JL's gentle and loving manner with those who needed an ear and financial help.  He was proud of his family and I loved hearing his stories.  Rest in peace of the Lord's arms JL!  Your family will be held in my thoughts and prayers as well.

I am so sorry to hear of the death of J.L.  Many of my memories of  TNA include J.L. and I am so grateful for his work on behalf of all Texas nurses.  Thank you to his family for sharing him with all of us.

Susy Sportsman

JL was the best! He did awesome things for nursing in Texas through his work at TNA and he was a great humanitarian in his volunteer efforts with the homeless. He was a role model for all of us. I am so sorry for your loss. After the recent loss of my mother, who had Parkinson's dementia, I think I understand the pain you have suffered. Prayers for the family and friends. Thank you for everything JL!

I am so sad to know JL the communicator for nursing for decades has left us. What a dedicated writer. He actually started the tradition of the lone star pin for former presidents.  I am honored to have worked with him for several years. I thank his family for sharing him with us for so long. 

I, too, am a rowdy Kelly kid who lived next door to the Brown's in the 70's.  And my memories echo those of my sisters and mother below.  Memories of Mr. Brown's kindness and patience and of his contagious smile and laughter.  And if memory serves me well, he was also a good cook.  We extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Brown, Eric, Ellen and to all the family and we pray that you will take comfort in knowing that Mr. Brown is resting in God's eternal Peace now, complete and whole.
God's Peace be with you.

I remember Mr. Brown from my childhood.  Him and his wonder family lived next door to us and they were great neighbors.   It takes a strong man to live next door to a family with 9 rowdy kids.  I'm pretty sure we rattled his nerves sometimes, but he never showed anything less than kindness and patience to us.  I will be praying for you Mrs. Brown, and Eric, and Ellen too.  We love you!  May God bless you and give you peace!  Amen!

J.L. and his family are old neighbors and long time friends.  We are sad to hear of his passing, but we are blessed to have known him and his family.  To Mary Alice, Eric, and Ellen, we pray for the peace of Christ that surpasses all human understanding be with you.  Amen!

JL was a long time fixture in our St. Austin's "Masculine Spirituality Group", and he was well loved.  He inspired those of us honing our own spiritual practice because, while the light of God shone clearly and brightly in him, his humility, integrity, kindness and occasional impatience made him wonderfully human.  His was a path that could be followed.  We miss him dearly in the "circle of dudes".

Our family grew up next door to the Browns in the 70's.  I was a young teenager and sometimes baby sat Eric and Ellen.  I just remember Mr. Brown was always very nice and kind.  I saw him a few times later in life and he remained the same person.  He was a good example for human kind.  His kind soul will be missed in this world very much.  RIP Mr. Brown.

I am sure St. Vincent greeted JL with open arms saying "Your care and concern for your brothers and sisters touched me deeply...come my brother, it is time to rest in the arms of your Lord"

My prayers are with Mary Alice and all JL's loved ones.

Sister JT Dwyer, DC

J.L. Was an Affiliate member of the Daughters of  Charity Vincentian Community and lived its spirit by gently reaching out to persons in need.

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J.L. Brown

September 18, 1941 – December 22, 2018

Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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