BROWN, John W., Jr., age 81 of New Port Richey, FL died Thursday, June 5, 2008 at North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey, FL. Born in Blochton, AL he came here 21 years ago from Bay City, Texas. He retired from the construction industry as a carpentry foreman, was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his Wife: Violet; Son: John David Brown of Clearwater, FL; Daughters: Sandra Cassel of Lock Lucy, FL, Sylvia Cassel of Waldo, FL and Kathleen Ester Brown of Clearwater, FL; Brother: Richard Brown of Land O?Lakes, FL; 19 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Visitation for friends will be 10-11am, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville, FL. Military honors will follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA(352) 796-6699Family Owned & Operated""www.merrittfuneral.com""