Terrill Francis Brown Born January 29, 1942, Died July 27, 2024
Terrill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Born in Rock Island, Illinois, on January 29, 1942, to Thomas Terrill Brown and Anna Bernadine Feeney, both of Hannibal, MO. At the age of four, his family moved to Monterey Park, California, where he attended Saint Stephens Elementary, Mission High School and Pasadena City College. He graduated from San Jose State University in 1965. Prior to college he flirted with the idea of becoming an actor and enjoyed memories of the relationships he had with the celebrities of that era. He had thoughts of returning to acting, but met and married, Janice Bernice Borden, in Antioch, CA, in 1965. They started a family and he a career in Distribution Management. He and Jan were married for 59 years and had three children: Terrill Francis Brown III (spouse Carla Hamilton Brown), Margaret Mary Elkins (spouse Keith Amos Elkins), and Roseanne Elizabeth Brown. He was very proud of them and his seven grandchildren: Amanda Rose Elkins, Olivia Anne Elkins, Thomas Joseph Daily, James Borden Daily, Peyton Grace Brown, Mackenna Faith Brown, and Ansley Hamilton Brown.
Terrill was a remarkable man. He had a strong faith, cared deeply about his many friends, enjoyed traveling, and was very successful as he advanced within Distribution Management positions. He loved his family and was very proud of each member. He always attended the children's sporting events and their various activities, shared his love of fishing and hunting with them, and valued frequent family gatherings. For those who were fortunate enough to be his friend, he loved to share stories and support their needs as best as he could. He was loved by many!!