Born in Arkansas City, AR on April 4, 1929, passed away in Sacramento, Sept. 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris M. Brown. Visitation Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, from 4 to 7pm at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger, 5401 Folsom Blvd. Services, Friday Oct. 5, 2012, at 11 am at New Testament Baptist Church, 6746 34th St., North Highlands. Burial with full military honors Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at 10 am at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon, CA. Please arrive no later than 9:45 A.M. to the cemetery.