| Graduation Year | Class of 1976 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 13, 2011 |
| About | Derek passed away of complication of gastric cancer. He was laid to rest in the Washington-Smith Family Cemetery in Murfreesboro, TN. From his obituary: BROWN, R. Derek, Of Arlington, TX, age 52, passed away February 13, 2011. He was born in Nashville on October 16, 1958, a descendant of the founding families of middle Tennessee. Derek graduated from University of Tennessee with a BSEE in 1985. He enjoyed a 25 year career with Corning Cable Systems. Derek was an accomplished chef, scuba diver, wine enthusiast, technologist and outstanding fisherman who traveled around the world with his wife and friends in pursuit of adventure. Derek's joy in discovery led him to seek out the new and interesting; his intellect and drive gave him the ability to achieve the best in everything he did; and his funny, generous and loving spirit were freely extended and treasured by his family, friends and colleagues throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sandra Cook Brown, Arlington, TX; father and mother Robert Alden Brown and Emily Washington Brown of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters Amy Brown Price, Austin, TX and Celia Brown Morse, Franklin, TN. Rev. Kaye Harvey will conduct a memorial service in celebration of Derek's life at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15th at Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027. The family will receive friends from 4:30 until time of service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Humane Society or your local parks and wildlife foundation. |
