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Official Obituary of

Johnnie Hugh Brown

September 13, 1946 ~ April 19, 2019 (age 72) 72 Years Old

Johnnie Brown Obituary

Johnnie Hugh Brown, age 72, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born September 13, 1946 in DeFuniak to Franklin and Mary Drake Brown. Johnnie joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 19 and served several years before he began his career on a tug boat, retiring as a captain. After retirement, he did what he loved best; being outdoors enjoying his favorite pastimes. Johnnie enjoyed bass fishing, gardening, camping, hunting, and harvesting delicious, fresh honey from his bee hives.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Robert and Keith; and two daughters, Darlene and Angie.

Johnnie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Myrnett; two sons, Jonathan and Michael; one daughter, Alicia; one brother, Kenneth; one sister, Shirley; thirteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 in the chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs Florida 32433 beginning at 11 a.m. A time of visitation will be held a hour prior.

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home and Crematory.