Ray Eugene Brown
Aug. 1, 1930-July 25, 2025
Pleasanton, California

Ray E Brown was born in Romney, West Virginia on August 1, 1930 and lived in Pleasanton, California for over 70 years. Ray died peacefully on July 25, 2025 and was reunited with his wife of 52 years, Blanche (Kit) Brown, and grandson Douglas Stephens.

He is survived by his sister, Anna Lou Jackson, his wife Cynthia Howard, daughters Donna Brown and Denise Clark with her husband Dan Clark, granddaughter Kim Stephens, great grandson Nikolas Baker, and stepdaughters Tuesdai Powers and Quaker Boyd with their four children.

Ray graduated from Romney High School and served in the US Navy for four years as the ship’s cook and baker and participated as an amateur boxer. He was a retiree of Safeway Stores, Inc. employee for 40 years. He was also past president of SIRS (Seniors in Retirement). He enjoyed golf, was a dedicated A’s fan, and was known for his delicious peach and apple pies.

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