Allen A. 'Al' Brown

Lyons Falls- Allen A. Brown, Jr. 69, of Franklin St., passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, December 8, 2014. He was born in Boonville, on July 6, 1945, a son of Allen A. and Marion R. Sattler Brown, Sr. Allen grew up on Lewis Road, near Boonville, and received his education in Boonville, later earning his GED, while serving his country in the US Navy. On August 30, 1962, he entered the US Navy, serving in the Vietnam War and in Alaska. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on August 5, 1966, with the rank of EN3, at US Naval Station, Kodiak, AK. Mr. Brown transferred to the US Navy Reserves, serving until August 29, 1968. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Metal for service in Vietnam. After serving his country, Mr. Brown returned to Boonville, where he was employed at Boonville division of Ethan Allen Furniture Co. He was employed as a paper maker, first at Gould Paper Co. then at Georgia Pacific Paper Co. and finally from Lyons Falls Pulp & Paper Co. all of Lyons Falls, for a total of 33 years. Allen was a member of Forest Presbyterian Church, Lyons Falls, and he greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motor cycle riding. For several years he collected antique cars of the 1950's era. Spending time with his grandchildren was the light and greatest enjoyment of his life. He is survived by his longtime companion and friend, Sandra, one son, Allen A. (Lori) Brown, III, Constableville; three daughters, Diana (Chris) Bailey, Lantana, FLA, Jennifer Brown and companion Rob, Sneeds Ferry, NC, and Amy (Fred) Anderson, Port Leyden; seven grandchildren, Sarah, William, Alyssa, Marissa, Kelsey, Ian and Meghan and also great grandchildren; two sisters, Donna (Richard) Bryant Watertown, and Susan (Howard) Brewi, Valdez, AK. His services will be held privately at the convenience of the family at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Lyons Falls Fire Co. Ambulance Fund P.O. Box 520 Lyons Falls NY 13368, or to the American Diabetes Association 110 Lomond Ct. Utica, NY 13502.