Arnold Dwight Brown, Sr.
September 28, 2018
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Arnold Dwight Brown, Sr., 97, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at Valley View Village where he had been a resident for 28 years.
Arnold was born at home during a blizzard on April 15, 1921 in Des Moines. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939 and during World War II, served in the Navy’s 36th Battalion Seabees in the South Pacific.
Arnold and his childhood sweetheart, Arlene Barnes, celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary on September 10.
For 38 years, he was employed at Waldinger Corp., retiring in 1983. Arnold was a 73-year member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 45 and a 70-year member of Indianola Heights Evangelical Free Church.
A visitation with family will be held from 10 to 11:30 am Friday, October 5, 2018 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street immediately followed by a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Valley View Village Chapel, 2571 Guthrie Avenue.
Arnold is survived by his wife of 76 years, Arlene; daughter, Laura McGhay (Richard); son, Arnie; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Beulah Brown; sisters, Marie Garrett and Mary Shutt, and half-brother Harold Brown.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Valley View Village chapel fund, or to Indianola Heights Evangelical Free Church.
Condolences may be expressed at Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Chaplain Jeff McDowell
10/03/2018
To Arlene and the family: I had a special privilege to enjoy Arnold and Arlene in a couple of different capacities: as Associate Pastor at Indianola Heights Free Church and also in my capacity serving Westhaven Community (Evangelical Free Church Home) in Boone. Arnold was a great servant of God, and we are also so grateful for the numerous trips they made up here to Boone to bring Christmas gifts to the residents. I'll be looking for that big smile and firm handshake when we get home to glory! Thanks be to God!
Dr. Rico Bertagnolli Family Dentistry
09/30/2018
We all would like to send our deepest sympathy to Arnie's family. We enjoyed the time he was a patient T our office over the years. He was always so nice and always had a smile on his face.
God received a special angel for sure. Hugs to all.
Dr. Rico,Vicki, Wendy and Kelsey
R. Torres
09/30/2018
Very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in John 5:28,29 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his(Jesus) voice and come out."
Laura Brown
09/29/2018
Arnold was one of the greatest people I have ever had the privilege of becoming friends with. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He was always willing to help someone if they needed it. He also had an ornery side which I loved. He will be greatly missed. I want to extend my deepest condolences to Arlene and her family. I am so sorry for your loss. But we know we will see him again one day.
R. Nesmith
09/29/2018
I would like to offer my condolences to the Brown family. Death affects us all and its often heart breaking to face. Our loving God is there to comfort us and Psalm 34:18 shows us he is close to the broken hearted.