Charles Brown

Charles Freeman Brown, 67, of Big Spring, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Lubbock. Inurnment will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mount Olive Memorial Park.

Charles Freeman Brown was born on Dec. 2, 1954, to Roosevelt Brown, Sr., and Viola Miller Brown Merritt, in Big Spring, Texas. He was the youngest of three sons born to this union. His brother, James (JB), his parents and his wife of 43 years, Birdell, preceded him in death.

Charles was educated in Big Spring Public Schools and graduated from Big Spring High School, in 1972. During his high school career, he excelled in athletics – football, basketball and track. After graduation, Brown headed to Los Angeles, where he attended Santa Monica City College.

After a short time in LA, Brown returned to Texas and lived in Dallas before moving to San Antonio with his wife, Birdell. While no children were born to this union, he became a stepdad to Birdell’s son, Andre, and granddad to Andre’s son, Darius. During their time in San Antonio, Charles was employed by Randolph AFB. He and Birdell returned to Big Spring to be closer to his family and help care for his ailing mother, Viola.

Charles was known as a guy who could fix just about anything, cook anything, keep a clean house, and was frequently called on to drive family on trips to Henderson, Texas, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Los Angeles and beyond.

He will be dearly missed. Left to mourn his passing and honor his memory are his brother, Roosevelt; son, Andre, grandson, Darius, nieces Arlandria Brown (Dennis), Nicole Brown (Nate) and Rochelle Brown (Mark); along with a host of cousins, extended family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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