Harry Roger Brown

Harry Roger Brown, 72, of Havre de Grace, MD, died peacefully at his home on Monday, June 13, 2005, after a brief illness. He was born in Whiteford, MD, on Feb. 23, 1933, and was the son of the late Walter K. And Gladys Orr Brown. Harry graduated from North Harford High School in 1951, and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954, where he was honorable discharged with the rank of Sgt. He was employed as an auto worker at Chrysler in Newark, DE. Harry was an active member of the Bernard L. Tobin American Legion Post #128 in Aberdeen, Md., for over 50 years serving as Captain of the Honor Guard, past Post Commander and Post Adjutant for many years. He was also a member of the VFW and Elks Lodge 1564 in Havre de Grace, MD, and Aberdeen, Moose. Harry was an avid fan of outdoor sports including the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens and hunting, fishing, and crabbing with his many friends on the Chesapeake Bay. Harry was the beloved husband of Pauline Ann (Wyatt) Brown for nearly 40 years. He is also survived by his son, Jeffery Flaharty of York, PA, brother, Mason Lee Brown of York, PA; and sisters, Joyce Brown Vaught of Cincinnati, OH, Linday Brown of Havre de Grace, MD and Christy (Mona) Chotena of Flagstaff, AZ. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his son, Tracy Allen Brown; daughter, Jeanette Brown and Brother, Keith Storm Brown. Family and friends may call Thursday, June 16, 2005, 7-9 at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 South Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD. Also one hour prior to the funeral services. Services will be held Friday, June 17, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, Rev. Ed Heydt will officiate. Interment will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens with full honors provided by the American Legion Post 128. Pallbearers: Archer Bullock, James T. McGarvey, Paul Lescalleet, H.C. Blanchard, Ronald C.Milhines, and William C. Conlon. Honorary Pallbearers: James Anderson, Axle Wicks, Glynn Webb, and Shirley C.Milhines. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the local American Cancer Society or to the Honor Guard Fund At American Legion Post #128, P.O. Box 128, Aberdeen, Md 21001 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001