On November 14, 2025, JOHN DAVID BROWN (JB) of Washington, D.C. passed away at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. He is survived by his sons Robert and Aaron, his granddaughter Izzy, and many siblings. He is predeceased by his wife Ruth and will be laid to rest alongside Ruth and his mother-in-law Esther. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd., Olney, MD 20832. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Divided Sky Foundation at dividedsky.org or 262 Fox Lane, Ludlow VT 05149.