Tommy Brown, 75 years old, passed away in a Fresno rest home. He was born on May 10, 1945 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he came to Los Banos as an infant, attended local schools, and played football at Los Banos High School. After his graduation, he entered the U.S. Army, where he served with the 101st Airborne, and did a tour of duty in Viet Nam. He returned to Los Banos in 1968. He ran a mechanic shop and owned a Honda dealership and an auto body shop, and then he worked for the creamery for 35 years. He is retired. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Alene, mother, Kathleen Bove, father, Gene Brown, and his younger brother, Michael Brown. He is survived by his brother, David, sister, Debbie, daughter, Michelle, stepsons: Bruce and Mike and 16 Grandchildren.
He will be buried at the National Cemetery in Santa Nella with full military honors.