Owen F. Brown, 102, departed his earthly home April 17, 2017 in Tulsa, OK. Owen was born October 15, 1914 to Aaron and Pearl (Snethen) Brown in Allendale, MO. He moved from Allendale to Tulsa in 1931 to live with his Aunt Ethel Snethen. He then graduated from Central High School in 1935. After graduation, he met and later married his life-long love, Alice Lorene Freeman. They wed on August 4, 1944 at First Baptist Church-Tulsa and were inseparable for 43 years till Lorene went to her heavenly home. After building their first home together in Tulsa, Owen and Lorene started their family and had two wonderful sons, Lewis and Terry. Owen was a devout Christian that loved attending church at First Baptist - Tulsa and gave credit for his long life to following the Lord.

Owen was very active in the community from greeting at church to being a member of The Knights of Pythias, The Boy Scouts of America, The Saints Alive Choir and The Oklahoma Centenarian Club. When asked about honors he received through the years his answer was quite simple. The best and Only honor was meeting and marrying, his wife, Lorene. His advice to others on how to live a long life was; Don't smoke or drink alcohol, eat healthy, pray each day and be thankful.

He was preceded by his parents Aaron and Pearl Brown, his loving and devoted wife Lorene, their son Lewis Owen Brown, his siblings and his aunt Cora Ethel Snethen. He is survived by his son Terry and Susan Brown, daughter-in-law Pam Brown, grandchildren; Heather Brown, Jayme DeSoto and Jordan Brown, great grandchildren; Carson DeSoto and Caryn Rene DeSoto and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 East 51st, Tulsa, OK. Viewing is Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel from noon to 8 PM. Family will be present to receive guests from 6 to 8 PM. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com