Carl lived in Huntsville, Alabama until 1946 then moved to Lubbock, Texas. His education included Carrol Thompson Junior High School, Lubbock High School, Texas Tech University, Memphis State University, and University of Tennessee Dental School.
He married Linda (Meltzer) in her home town of Ft. Smith, Arkansas on September 29, 1957. He volunteered in the U.S. Army, serving as a dental officer for two years. Then served three years as a reserve officer in the 413th Civil Affairs Unit reaching the rank of Captain, before moving to Lubbock in September of 1959. After 40 years of practicing dentistry he retired in 1997. Upon retirement he volunteered with the “Rockin Readers” at Bayless Elementary, the “Friends of the Library”, and Emeritus at Quails Ridge. Carl was member of St. Luke’s UMC and Seekers Sunday School Class; his pastimes were reading, swimming, golfing, playing bridge, volunteering in the community, dancing with wonderful friends and snow skiing. A cabin at Angel Fire, New Mexico gave him much joy to be able to entertain family and friends. He derived much pleasure from their newest home, Windsong at Carillon Retirement Community in 2016, where he gained new dancing partners and friends.
His family was the joy of his life; wife, Linda; sons, Carl D. Brown and Derrick Brown and wife Dawn; grandchildren: Chase, Bailee, Gloria, Lacey and Dillon; great-granddaughter, Ellie Kay.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3708 45th Street, Lubbock, Texas. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Carl.
Please visit www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for online tributes.
