Dean Arthur Brown

Dean A. Brown went to be with Jesus on April 11, 2015, after a two-month battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 15, 1955, in Lawton, where he lived much of his life before moving to Hartford. He graduated from Lawton High School in 1973 and Tennessee Temple University in 1979.

Dean surrendered his life to the Lord at age 16. He spent 30 years teaching the Bible to children as a local missionary. He loved his family dearly and was preceded in death by his father, Gordon.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret; sister, Mardelle Carter; brother, Keith; wife, Cherie; four children: Andy (Caitlin), Amy (Joel) Hodgson, Aaron (Emily) and Adam (Steena); as well as nieces, nephews and 10 1/2 grandchildren. Dean and his family were very blessed by the outpouring of love and prayers on their behalf.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Hartford Federated Church. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Hartford High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family: Cherie, Andy, Aaron or Adam Brown or Amy Hodgson. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.