Freddie Lyles Brown Jr

Freddie "Fred" Lyles Brown Jr., 64, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at a local hospital. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2010 S. Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051 followed by funeral services at 11. A private family burial will occur at the Watson Family Cemetery in Wilberton, Oklahoma. Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to: Adam Brown Missionary Fund, c/o Grand Prairie 2nd Ward, 2010 S. Carrier Park, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051. Freddie Lyles Brown, Jr., of Grand Prairie Texas died on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in North Richland Hills, Texas from a heart attack while recovering from surgery on his leg. He was born on February 1, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Fred and Macksene Brown. His wonderful sense of humor and playfulness helped him to make friends quickly even though his family moved numerous times throughout the United States as he grew up. He was very outgoing and enjoyed playing different sports, especially basketball. He met his future wife, Alice, at a church dance in Dallas, while he was home from college. After their meeting, he left to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington state. This time left an indelible mark on him and led him to continue to serve in the church and the community throughout his life. He and Alice were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 6, 1973. They raised ten children (eight eagle scouts, one marine, seven full-time missionaries, and two amazing mothers) with humor, hard work, and love, living the early years in Orlando, Florida, for a brief time in Tennessee and then finally settling in Grand Prairie. He was well respected through his career by colleagues and competitors alike. He was a true entrepreneur. He loved to build businesses and his varied interests led him through many different fields - from toy sales and satellite dish installs, to a non-alcoholic nightclub (“Scatz is where it’s at”) and finally “growing up” in financial services. He didn’t really grow up though; he was still the most popular DJ around. He held many roles in business, but his favorite titles were husband, dad and grandpa. He was never happier than when spearheading some adventure or especially when instigating mischief among a group of his 24 grandchildren. Fred is survived by his wife Alice, his children Freddie (III), Benjamin, Abraham, Emily (Kane), Isaac, Jacob, Valerie (Anderson), Aaron, and Adam; also his mother Macksene Brown. He was predeceased by his father Freddie Lyles Brown, Sr. Fred was smart, funny, and loved by his family and friends. He was a wonderful person, and we will miss him. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 25th, 2015 at 10 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 2010 South Carrier Parkway Grand Prairie TX 75051. The funeral will follow at 11 AM. A private burial service will occur at a later date.

Freddie Lyles Brown Jr

February 1, 1951 - May 21, 2015