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W.W. 'Woody' Brown

W.W. "Woody" Brown, 96, of Rogers, Ark., died April 8, 2013, at Innisfree Health and Rehab, Rogers, Ark. Born Nov. 13, 1916, in Beaver County, Okla., he was the son of Joseph Barton Brown and Frances Parle Girdner Brown. He graduated from Laverne High School, Laverne, Okla., in 1936. He was baptized as a teenager at Fairview Methodist Church and worked on the Alexander Ranch in Beaver County until 1939. On Nov. 12, 1939, Woody married Connie Flock. For 30 years, they lived in Darrouzett, Texas, where they owned a grocery store and Woody farmed and ranched. He also served on the school board in Darrouzett. He was always happiest working with his animals or working on new inventions in his shop. In later years, he enjoyed trail rides and the people he met there. Woody also lived in Anderson, Mo., and Siloam Springs, Ark., prior to moving to Rogers. He was a member of the Quarter Horse Association and the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Bill Brown, Burl Brown and James Buster Brown. Survivors include his wife, Connie of the home; one son, Teddy Brown and wife, Norma, of Siloam Springs, Ark.; two grandchildren, Teddi Gail Blagg and husband, Donnie, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Craig Brown of Siloam Springs. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, Ark., with Dr. Randy Rowlan officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Wasson Funeral Home. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at Darrouzett Cemetery, Darrouzett, Texas. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Innisfree for their care and support. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 325 E. Twin Springs, Siloam Springs, AR 72761; or Gideons International, P.O. Box 273, Siloam Springs, AR 72761; or to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 25, Darrouzett, TX 79024-0025. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

Published April 10, 2013

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