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Walton "Roundhouse" Brown, Jr.

Walton "Roundhouse" Brown, Jr.

  • January 28, 1927 - September 19, 2012
  • Central City, Kentucky
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“So sorry to hear about Walt's passing. Thinking of you. ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Casey Richeson - Owensboro, KY

“Sorry to hear of Junior's passing. Enjoyed seeing and talking with him at our reunions at Charles and Pat Crayne's farm . Junior and would discuss...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Norman D. Brown, Jr. aka Wimpy - OH

“I am so sorry for your loss, I have greatly enjoyed getting to know him over the past few months, He gave me part of the cactus in his front yard...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Michelle Vincent - Central City , KY

“My prayers are with all of you. Junior holds a special place in my heart. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to get to spend time with him at...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Tammy Rice - Lebanon, TN

“Robert, I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I remember meeting him and what a nice man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Shelley Chambers Wood - Island, KY

“Well wishes to the family of Walton "Roundhouse" Brown, Jr. May you all find peace in knowing he lead a good life and left behind a loving family....Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Regina Higgs - Tallahassee, FL


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CENTRAL CITY - Walton "Roundhouse" Brown, Jr., 85, of Central City, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mr. Brown was born January 28, 1927 in Marion, Kentucky. He was a machinist at ICG Railroad, and was a member of Grant Park Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon. He served with the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1945 - 1946. He was a Kentucky Colonel, member of American Legion Post 61 in Central City, a member of VFW, and a Forty & Eight Legionnaires member. He was an avid Green Bay Packers Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Rice Brown and Rex Walton Brown; his wife, Betty J. Brown; and brother, John R. Brown.

Survivors include his children, Patricia K. (Roy) Ford of Greenville, Robert W. (Karon) Brown of Beech Creek, Stanley W. Brown of Bowling Green, and Jennifer L. (Keith) Morris of Owensboro; step-son Vincent W. (Jan) Blackburn of Copperas Cove, TX; sisters Bettie Fuller of Pittsburg, PA, Shirley Martin of Pittsburg, PA, and Sandra Hill of Phoenix, AZ; brother Dr. William Wayne Brown of Beaverton, OR; grandchildren Michael (Jaime) Sullivan, Crystal (Travis) Harper, Renee (Scott) Boggess, Thomas Brown, Stinson Brown, Shelby Brown, and Ethan Morris; step-grandchildren Sherri (Barry) Laumand and Brian Blackburn; seven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, September 24, 2012 at 2:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Dr. William Wayne Brown officiating. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday after 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.