Dean Aubrey Brown, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday evening, August 26, 2022, at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.

Dean was born on March 31, 1928 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Aubrey Charles Brown and Gretchen Mary Loudenslagel Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Ann Brown and a sister, Marilyn.

Dean retired from the US Army as a SGM after 29 years of service and was a Veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Following his Military service, Dean operated Brown's Accounting Service for 33 years.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 12:00 pm in St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Mike Coveyou, officiating. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 11:00 until 12:00 pm.

Dean is survived by sons, Stephen D. Brown and wife, Brenda of Fayetteville, Richard A. Brown and wife, Janette of Raleigh, Thomas E. Brown and wife, Claire of Raleigh, James M. Brown and wife, Karen of Carthage; daughter, Patricia Mayhew and husband, Verdery of Fayetteville; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2844 Village Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28304.

The family would like to thank Cape Fear Valley Hospice and Heritage Place for their compassionate care and support.

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301