Obituary of Jack Edward Brown

Jack Brown 83 of Salem passed away Thursday November 17, 2016. Jack was born and raised in Lindside, West Virginia. After being discharged from the United States Army, Jack and his wife settled and lived in the Roanoke Valley for the duration of his life. After a successful long career as an Analyst with Norfolk Southern, Jack retired at the age of 60 Jack is Survived by Myrtle Wenoka Brown, his loving and caring wife of 63 years; Susan B. Moses, daughter, and Easter P. Moses, her husband; Zachary J. Mogul, grandson, several siblings and their spouses, Francis B. Smith, George William Brown and Grace Brown, Bobby Brown and Emma Jean Brown, Betty B. Ballengee and Garland Ballengee, Elsie B. Lilly and Fred Lilly, Jr., James L. Brown and Mary Brown, Louise Myers, his special friend and angel. And many nephews, nieces, and close friends. Family and friends were cherished by Jack. Jack was an amazing and remarkable man. God gifted Jack, a large man, with unbelievable physical strength, intelligence, wisdom, and charisma. Jack lived his earthly life with the highest of values, and morals. His integrity, reliability, and dependability were unsurpassed. His word was his honor. Throughout his life, Jack was always active, with an appearance and vitality much younger than his age. His lifelong mission was to help other people. For the need of anyone, friend or stranger, Jack was always available. Jack loved life, and people. Jack made others feel good, and brought out the good in them. As Jack stated, he had a wonderful and full life. In addition to his love to work, Jack loved to travel, especially riding his Gold Wing motorcycle. Jack planned and led numerous groups of friends on motorcycle trips to all and through all 48 continental states, including Alaska, Canada, Newfoundland, and Mexico. Jack wanted to thank Dr. Mark Currie, whom he labeled “a genius”, and his nurse, Ruth Ann for 25 years of thoughtful service, and all the staff of Lewis Gale Radiation for their treatment of him. As Dr. Currie said, Jack is special. He was one of a kind, and will be greatly missed by all. A memorial service celebrating Jack’s life with a reception following will be held 2:00pm Sunday November 27, 2016 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, Va. 24019. Friends may send their condolences to the family by visiting www.simpsonfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements, 366-0707.