Howard Stanton Brown

father of four children passed away at 74.

Howard was born on June 16, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Arnold and Berdye

Brown. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois

College of Medicine in 1970 and then served honorably as a Lieutenant

Commander in the US Navy after the Vietnam War. Upon return to

civilian life, he practiced Gastroenterology in San Diego, where he

also served as Chief of Medicine at Pomerado Hospital and on the Board

of Directors of the Palomar and Pomerado Health System. On October 6,

1990 he married Diane Brown, and in 1996 moved his practice initially

to Arkansas and then ultimately to Tuscaloosa, AL in 2002.

Howard was adored by all his patients and the many people whose lives

he touched. His true passion in life was medicine, but he loved

traveling and was especially proud to have earned his pilot's

license. He was an avid history buff, a music lover, and the number

one fan of the San Diego Chargers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was

known for his quick wit, keen intellect, and a kind and compassionate

spirit.

Dr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Berdye

Brown. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Diane, his

four children Felicia Brown Lewis, David Brown, Carrie Brown and

Alexis Brown, his son-in-law Greg Lewis, his former spouse Harriet

Brown, and his grandchildren Jack Lewis, Josh Lewis, and Brooke Lewis.

A funeral service will be held on March 31, 2019, at El Camino Memorial

Park located at 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, from

11am-12pm. Graveside will be from 12-1pm with a visitation prior to

the funeral from 10-11am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to

Temple Emmanuel in Tuscaloosa or Hospice of West Alabama.