of North Little Rock, AR
January 10, 1947 - September 26, 2020
Charles Leonard Brown ''Charlie Brown'', 73, of North Little Rock died Saturday, September 26, 2020. Born at Batesville, Arkansas on January 10, 1947 he was the son of the late Claud Denison Brown and Ruby Howard Brown.
He graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1964 from Cushman High School and was a Summa Cumma Laude graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) with majors in Business Administration and Social Studies. He received his Master's degree in Educational Administration from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
Before moving to North Little Rock in 1977 he taught social studies at Cushman High school and was superintendent of Desha Schools in Independence County. After working for the Department of Education and serving as Assistant Superintendent of Finance for the North Little Rock Public Schools, Charles went to work for the Vocational Technical Education Division, now Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, where he retired in 2012 as the Associate Director of Finance.
Charles previously owned Brown Bookkeeping and Tax service and spent countless hours at night preparing income taxes for valued clients all over the state.
An avid reader, he often had five to ten books going at a time. He combined his accounting and reading skills to track each and every book he read. He reached his goal of reading one million pages ahead of schedule and his latest chart revealed one million fifty thousand pages read.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Joyce Vickery, and a brother-in-law, James Allgood.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Malinda Jane Bannon Brown; daughter, Natasha Richards (Tony) of Des Arc; son, Patrick Brown (Joslin Ashley) of Sherwood; two adored granddaughters, Taylor Jane Richards of Des Arc and Jonesboro and Tristan Lynn Richards of Des Arc; a sister, Marie Allgood of Ypsilanti, Michigan and three nieces, Deborah Dicks (Doug), Diana Gasparovic (Bill) and LaDonna Fogg (Mark), all of Michigan; and four sisters-in-law, Sonja Massey-Turner, Shirley Gibbs, Marie Greenhalgh, and Becky Cox, as well as a host of other family and friends.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Interment will be at Kyler Cemetery near Batesville.
The family would like to mention the special care they received at Baptist Health Springhill Saturday evening both in the ER and CCU. From the moment of arrival to the final goodbye the utmost respect and compassion was shown by each and every employee. This made an extremely difficult time for us much easier and for this we all say ''Thanks'' with humbled and grateful hearts.
Lasting memorials may be made to Cushman Community Library, P. O. Box 103, Cushman, Arkansas 72526. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
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35 Condolence(s)
Janice Hanlon
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Jane, Natasha and family. I am saddened to hear about Charlie and know you will miss him greatly. I worked with him for many years where he always exhibited wisdom and honesty. What he said, you knew you could trust. When I think of him, I will always remember his wise advice of “think about the unintended consequences.†He was truly a good man!
Jackie Melton Reynolds
Friday, October 2, 2020
Jane and family, I am praying for you everyday. Charles was a sweet man.
Larry Allgood
Friday, October 2, 2020
I was saddened deeply to learn of Charles passing. Charlie was the uncle to my 1st cousins, Debbie Allgood Dicks, Diana Allgood Gasparovic, LaDonna Allgood Fogg and brother to their Mother, Marie Allgood and a loving husband and father. I've known Charles for virtually all my life, and being only 2 years apart in age, we were very close throughout our elementary and high school years.
Unfortunately, we saw each other very little after high school as life got it our way and as such never got to know his lovely wife, Jane, well, nor did I know their children. It's my prayer that Jane, Natasha, Patrick, Deb, Di, Donna and Aunt Marie find peace in our Lord, knowing we'll all meet again someday.
Teri Conyers Kimmer
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie Brown. He made such lasting impressions on our lives. He was such a kind man with that slow deliberate laugh that was unforgettable. As our teacher, principal, and superintendent he touched our lives in such positive ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Teri Kimmer
Suzanne and Chuck Jones
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Our prayers are with the family. Charlie was a great person and I enjoyed working with him. He was kind and easy to talk to and fun to have a joke with. I still admire his calm demeanor and casual way of doing everything. I never saw him in a rush, he always acted like he was right where he needed to be at that moment. Peace, love , and strength to all who will miss him.
Marsha Taylor
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Natasha & Family - I am so sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Brown. I worked with him for many years. He was always one of my favorites and such a joy to be around!
Ted and Cindy Grizzelle
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So so sorry to see this. Mr. Brown was a great man. He will be truly missed. Charlie enjoy you beautiful wings that you so deserve. Prayers to the family.
Marion Fletcher
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Jane and family, my heart is heavy to hear that Charlie has passed. He was a true friend and I have many fond memories of him. We had many talks and laughs. May the LORD bless each of you.
Bruce Lazarus
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
So sorry to hear about his passing. Always enjoyed working with Mr. Brown, he is in a better place now and I am looking forward to meeting him again someday.
Tina LaFountaine
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Janie and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Mr. Brown’s passing. He was the best boss and friend I ever had. My sympathy goes out to you and all the family.
John Davidson
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Saddened to hear this news! Charlie was always my hero. His work in school finance was guided by his belief that the job of the Department was to assist schools to do the best they could to help students. Charlie always made sure monitoring staff never hindered or placed artificial roadblocks in the way of our local schools. When the “Feds†came to audit, Charlie’s records were flawless. He was a friend to School Administrators, Teachers, and State Staff.
The world needs more Charlie Browns, and we will all miss him!
Marie Langston
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Mr. Brown was a very nice slow talking man that I enjoyed working with for several years. Praying for the family during this time in the loss ofyour love one.
Samantha McCullah
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
He was always such a great man. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Elaine Padgett
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Natasha & Family
I am so so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you in the days to come.
We love you guys!!!
Buddy & Elaine Padgett
Nina Livesay
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Dear Brown family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Brown. Even though I rarely talked with him, I felt like he was family just like I do with Jane, Natasha, Tony, Taylor and Tristan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Kramer
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
I sure thought alot of Charles prayers for the family
Bobby and Cynthia Kramer
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Jane: Sorry to hear this sad news, he was a great guy, sending Love and Prayers to you all .
Melody and Steve Stanley
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Dear Jane and Family
Steve and I are so very sorry you and your family that are going through this Nightmare during Covid. Please feel the hugs, love, and prayers for your family as we can’t physically be there. Charles helped us with our taxes for years and was the consummate professional. You and I worked together at the funeral home for many years and have so so many good, bad and sad times together. 99% good! Steve’s dad was Aunties Dr. Our lives are intertwined forever! I know first hand that his family was so dear to his heart. May you be comforted by knowing you are so loved by so many. We love you
Sheila and Gene Cook
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Need anything let us know. 💕💕💕
Bryan Lee Jeffery
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie and family, you are all in my prayers.
Family man, legend in Arkansas Education, avid Hog fan, connoisseur of fried catfish, and he loved his home town, Cushman, Arkansas.
I knew Charlie all my life. My dad loved him dearly and I respected his every word.
Charles and Cathy Ballew (Cayden)
Monday, September 28, 2020
Sorry for your lose.
Zane Rankin
Monday, September 28, 2020
I remember Mr. Brown fondly from my time at Desha High School. He was a kind, caring man and he will be greatly missed by so many.
Faye Buckelew
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie, so sorry to hear about Charles's death. You and family are in my prayers.
Faye Buckelew
Gary Anderson
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie, Natasha and Patrick.....so sorry to hear this news😥. There are not enough words to adequately describe the Charlie Brown I knew. One of the good guys in our lives. I'm so glad I made the decision to attend Miner's Day last October and had the opportunity to have a wonderful conversation with Charlie, Natasha and Patrick. Hope to see you all sometime in the near future. Our sincerest condolences......Gary and Brenda Anderson
Chuck Rogers
Monday, September 28, 2020
I worked with Mr. Brown almost 13 years, the toughest thing i ever did was go in Mr. Brown's office and give him my 2 weeks notice.
he was indeed the BEST BOSS EVER!!!!!!!
Cheryl Tidwell
Monday, September 28, 2020
Rick & I are so sad at Charlie’s passing. He was such a great guy. We are praying for you, Pat &Natasha. Rick & Cheryl Tidwell
Liz and Mark Huddleston
Monday, September 28, 2020
Aunt Jane you are in mine and Mark's thoughts and prayers. It is so unbelievable that he is gone. Stay strong and you know you can also depend upon Mark and I if you need anything. Also, passes our heart felt sympathy to Patrick, Tosha, and the girls. Love you
Nancy Greenfield and Glen Wren
Monday, September 28, 2020
Very
Greg Daniels
Monday, September 28, 2020
Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. Always remember Charlie for his kindness as he worked with all of us crazies in NLRSD.
Clydine Pennington
Monday, September 28, 2020
Charlie will be missed by all who knew him. I was blessed to have know him and will cherish the memories of working with Mr. Brown. Prayers for all the family.
Laurel Carnes
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie and family,
I am so saddened to hear about Mr. Brown’s passing. He was the best boss I ever had. We worked as a team! My sympathy goes out to you and all the family.
Laurel
Jacki Stafford
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie, Natasha and Patrick, I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a wonderful boss and friend and he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family, Jacki
Elaine Powell
Monday, September 28, 2020
I'm sorry for your loss. A great man is now in a better place.
Ruth Kent-Cook
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. I always enjoy our time together when he came to do our taxes. We always had spirited exchange about politics.
God Bless You in the days ahead.
Ruth Kent-Cook
Monday, September 28, 2020
Janie, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. I always enjoy our time together when he came to do our taxes. We always had spirited exchange about politics.
God Bless You in the days ahead.