Herbert Irving Brown passed away January 5, 2021 beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Herb was born August 25, 1925 to Herbert and Sarah Lucinda (Crow) Brown in Newark, DE. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Robert and sister-in-law Dorothy and his sister Henrietta and brother-in-law Dan Mahan. HerbContinue Reading
Herbert Irving Brown passed away January 5, 2021 beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Herb was born August 25, 1925 to Herbert and Sarah Lucinda (Crow) Brown in Newark, DE. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Robert and sister-in-law Dorothy and his sister Henrietta and brother-in-law Dan Mahan.
Herb is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Reed) Brown, son Herbert, Jr. (Kay) and daughter Virginia (Bill) Strow, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two nieces as well as a host of friends of all ages.
Herb was a longtime member of the White Clay Creek presbyterian Church where he and Nancy were married on March 4, 1949.
One of his goals was “to be retired longer than he was employed.” Herb retired after 30 years with the GM Boxwood Plant in 1978, surpassing his goal and being retired 42 years.
He and Nancy were founding members of the First State Corvair Club of Delaware and active members of The Brandywine Antique Automobile Club of America.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in Herb’s memory.
Due to COVID restrictions – Funeral Services will be private – Burial will be at Head of Christiana Cemetery on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at approximately 11:45 am.
Makayla
left a message on October 27, 2024:
He was my great grandfather. Through my life before he died he and his son (Herb Jr.) were always huge role models in my life. I was only about 13 when he passed away but the things he tought me are still fresh in my mind. I miss him everyday.. I had been trying to make a trip up to Delaware to say goodbye( I was living in Kentucky at the time) I had called my grandmother (Kay) and told her since I couldn't make the trip I wanted to tell him over the phone. When Granna(kay) got home she called me back and told me Pop-pop had passed away. I still visit his wife (Mom-mom) as much as I possibly can.
I miss you pop pop.. I think of you every day.. I can imagine you're sitting up there with all the old cars and all the tools in the world to keep them in check and pristean... I love you. Rest easy
Cindy Bellace
left a message on January 24, 2021:
We are so sad to hear of Mr. Brown's passing. We will always have fond memories of Betterton.
Frank Lagola
left a message on January 14, 2021:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jean Smith
left a message on January 13, 2021:
Brownie was a great friend to myself & husband. He will truly be missed.
Frank
left a message on January 11, 2021:
Rest in peace my fellow UAW, & General Motors friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Chris, Jen, Alex, Jamie and Zach Strow
left a message on January 11, 2021:
No matter how long of life or full of accomplishments, mourning a love ones loss is an expression of love. Because we cannot fully appreciate the joyful reunion latter without the sadness of loss now. The only way to take the pain out of the loss is to not remember the love shared in life. We will always remember Poppop and the love shared.
Ken & Olga Boulden
left a message on January 8, 2021:
Sincere heartfelt condolences. May your journey home be anything but unsafe at any speed.
Jim Toner
left a message on January 7, 2021:
Herb was always friendly. Always had a full smile for everyone. A great friend. You will be missed.
Jim Toner
Jim Toner
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Makayla
left a message on October 27, 2024:
He was my great grandfather. Through my life before he died he and his son (Herb Jr.) were always huge role models in my life. I was only about 13 when he passed away but the things he tought me are still fresh in my mind. I miss him everyday.. I had been trying to make a trip up to Delaware to say goodbye( I was living in Kentucky at the time) I had called my grandmother (Kay) and told her since I couldn't make the trip I wanted to tell him over the phone. When Granna(kay) got home she called me back and told me Pop-pop had passed away. I still visit his wife (Mom-mom) as much as I possibly can.
I miss you pop pop.. I think of you every day.. I can imagine you're sitting up there with all the old cars and all the tools in the world to keep them in check and pristean... I love you. Rest easy
Cindy Bellace
left a message on January 24, 2021:
We are so sad to hear of Mr. Brown's passing. We will always have fond memories of Betterton.
Frank Lagola
left a message on January 14, 2021:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jean Smith
left a message on January 13, 2021:
Brownie was a great friend to myself & husband. He will truly be missed.
Frank
left a message on January 11, 2021:
Rest in peace my fellow UAW, & General Motors friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Chris, Jen, Alex, Jamie and Zach Strow
left a message on January 11, 2021:
No matter how long of life or full of accomplishments, mourning a love ones loss is an expression of love. Because we cannot fully appreciate the joyful reunion latter without the sadness of loss now. The only way to take the pain out of the loss is to not remember the love shared in life. We will always remember Poppop and the love shared.
Ken & Olga Boulden
left a message on January 8, 2021:
Sincere heartfelt condolences. May your journey home be anything but unsafe at any speed.
Jim Toner
left a message on January 7, 2021:
Herb was always friendly. Always had a full smile for everyone. A great friend. You will be missed.
Jim Toner
Jim Toner
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.