Joshua David Brown

Josh Brown, age 43, passed away February 8, 2015 from complications

of pneumonia and heart disease. Josh was born in San Francisco and

spent his early years in Yuba City before moving to Stockton. After

graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Josh served in the United States

Navy on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, where he was deployed in the Gulf

War. After leaving the Navy, Josh settled in the Stockton area where he

lived and worked over the last twenty years. He spent the majority of his

career as a service writer in the auto body repair industry. Josh had an

enduring love of music which was passed down from his mother, and he

often shared his amazing music knowledge with his family and friends.

He performed locally in the rock band Strutter. He was also a huge fan

of the band KISS, and frequently won local Halloween costume competitions

with his Paul Stanley impersonation. Josh became a Dallas Cowboys fan

early in his life and faithfully maintained his loyalty throughout the years.

His greatest joy was spending time with his family, friends, and dogs, and

he carried his zest for life up until the very end. Josh was preceded in death

by his father, David Brown of Yuba City and Stockton. He is survived by his

mother, Elizabeth Hall and stepfather John Hall of Scotts Valley; son Corey

Brown of Stockton; sisters Lisa Brown and Annie Oakden (Jonah) of Dublin;

nephew Seamus Oakden and niece Sophia Oakden of Dublin; and many

loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am

on Saturday, February 21st at DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Drive, Stockton,

followed immediately by a reception at the Stockton Golf & Country Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd.,

Stockton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association or the Humane Society.

Arrangements under the direction of Deyoung Memorial Chapel, STOCKTON, CA.