Les was intensely devoted to his family, which was not difficult for him. He was known to be one of the luckiest guys around, especially being married to his one and only, Verna Kay Wright Brown. He proudly celebrated a mind-blowing 50 years of marriage with her in September of 2022. Even down to his last days of his life, you knew his love for her did not grow dim. They endured much together. Their strong bond surely has inspired all who have met them.
For decades, Les spent his professional career in the oilfield scene. Starting from the bottom (where the oil is!), he skillfully climbed the ladder and retired as foreman, making the West Ranch in Vanderbilt his stomping ground. Les had a knack for reeling in good times. In his younger years, you could find him racing cars and dancing. As the years went by, you could find him cruising along the coast or casting his line for the big catch. His wonderful personality kept friends and family hooked. While growing up, Dad was always one to look up to for advice and encouragement. This could have been strict or lenient, but we listened to it. Sometimes it may not have stuck but his discipline helped us be who we are today. As his son and daughter, we were blessed to have Les as our father. Dad worked tirelessly to raise us with the help from Mom. We are so thankful to have had Dad in our lives to have given us a loving home.
Along with being a good husband and a good father, Les took on the beautiful role of being our Pop. Each of his grandchildren have a memory of their own to proclaim him “grandfather of the lifetime”. He had watched the older ones grow into the fine young adults that they are today and had enjoyed spending time with the younger ones at sporting events and the fair.
Les is survived by his wife, Verna Kay; children, Jennifer Brown-Herrera and Keith Brown; grandchildren, Jacqueline Herrera, Justine (Jesse) Gauff, Joshua (Shelby) Herrera, Nicole Brown, Brice Brown and Blake Brown; and great-grandson, Cooper Herrera. He is also survived by his siblings, Dianna (Charlie) Michalik, Doris (Albert) Malaer, Homer (Cheryl) Brown and Gloria (Ronnie) Benner; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Brown and Kathy Brown; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Les is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Brown; brothers, Ralph and Kenneth Brown; as well as his in-laws, Vernon and Alice Wright.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 6-8PM at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 3PM at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, with interment following at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
He leaves us all with cherished memories, laughs, and swelling hearts, knowing that he made a lasting impact on those around him. His laughter will be missed, along with his bright happy eyes.
Memorials may be sent to Point Comfort Methodist Church at PO Box 787, Point Comfort TX 77978.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.richardsoncolonial.com.
