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Cowboy Dale Brown rode off into his final sunset in Dallas, Texas on Thursday August 18, 2016. By his side was his faithful loving side kick and wife, Kathy Jackson Brown. This cowboy was born on March 22, 1956 in Fort Stockton, Texas. He graduated from Sharyland High School in Mission, Texas.
He joined the Navy in 1977 and was an underwater demolition expert. He was a roughneck in the oil fields and also a heavy equipment operator. Cowboy also owned a construction company which brought him to Ohio where this Cowboy met and married his wife Kathy on February 17. They resided on 2nd Chance Ranch near Maplewood. This concrete Cowboy and his sidekick drove over the rode and were leased on the Bolt Express out of Toledo, Ohio. He and his wife were Disc jockey and provided music for many weddings and events along with karaoke. He sang at many local spots through the years.
He also worked at NKP and Cargill.
He is survived by his wife Kathy, his mom LaNell Smith, and children: Steve Poppe (Trish) of Cridersville, Ohio, Chelsea Baldwin (Scott) of West Liberty, Ohio, Michelle Sip (Ley) of Westerville, Ohio, David Andrews of Mena, Ark, and Steven Brown of Odessa, Texas, In-laws were Mary Ruth Jackson and the late John L Jackson of DeGraff, Ohio, Sam Jackson (Brenda) of Lewistown. Special friends Richard Wolaver of Maplewood, Ohio, Sam and Clara Hickerson of Springfield, TN, Ryan Roser (Amy) of Cridersville, Oh, Tyler Burch (Kayla) of Maplewood, Ohio. He also has 12 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins, his companions, Stetson and Sadie who shared millions of miles with him and Kathy. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordan Dale Brown, Uncle Glen Smith, Brother in law, Thomas Jackson, brother type friend, Joe Brautigam.
He was a member of Huntsville United Methodist Church and Travelers Chapel in Malvern, Arkansas when he attended while on the road.
Anyone who ever met Cowboy knew three things about him: number one was his love for his Lord, His love of his life was his wife Kathy, and he loved animals especially horses. Cowboy’s life was a testament to his faith. His love of people shown everywhere he went. He loved the old cowboy way of life and was surely a country gentleman. If anyone met him they never forgot him and came away feeling like old friends. He always said he loved putting a smile on people’s faces. He never minded being the butt of the joke and could take as well as he gave.
He was truly devoted to his wife and the year of his marriage is not listed because anytime someone asked him how long he had been married his response was “Not long enough”. His love of his family was so special in his life. Cowboy had friends all over the country and felt so blessed to have so many people allow him into their lives. He would help anyone that he saw that needed a hand whether alongside of the road or in his back yard. Quite often they were told that their love for each other glowed when he danced with his wife which he loved to do. They danced on a flight in first class 28,000 feet in the air going 525 mph, also in Lowes, Walmart, or anytime he heard music.
Cowboy of course loved his horses and might be seen in Jackson Center riding through the bank drive thru and stopping at the local hardware. Once taking his horse inside the hardware. At Christmas he would put lights on his saddle and buy Walmart gift cards and candy. He and Kathy would ride up to Jackson Center and hand them out to the kids. He was known for his huge Texas sized belt buckles. He was scheduled to be in a pilot series called Driver’s Lounge which was to start filming in September.
In keeping with the cowboy tradition his funeral service will be at his residence. Family would like attire to be jeans, boots and cowboy hats. No ties for this cowboy’s send off because he didn’t want no hangin.
Ryan Roser will lead a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the 2nd Chance Ranch, 21487 Meranda Road, Maplewood, Ohio 45340. Visitation will also be at the 2nd Chance Ranch on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again an hour before the service on Saturday. Burial will be there at the Ranch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family by visiting www.tmcfunding.com/search-fundraisers/campaign/716?layout=single#.V7 dFyg36KIY.facebook
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Jackson Center assisted the family with arrangements and condolences may be directed to www.edsfh.com