Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth Cecil Brown, Sr. and Georgia Hill Brown, born on January 23, 1932 in Atlanta Georgia. He graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa in 1950 where he met his bride, Jeanne Brady. They were married for 66 years.
Kenneth spent 15 years in the National Guard and worked until he retired in the coffee service business, owning two of his own companies. After retiring, they moved to Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, where he enjoyed golf and his neighbors. For the last 7 years, they were blessed to live on the family property of Robin and Dennis, where they enjoyed much quality family time.
He is survived by his Children Gay Buckley (Kevin) and Robin Hujar (Dennis), his sister Barbara Logie, his grandchildren Gary Walls (Sharon), Kevin Michael Buckley (Tina), Kelly Buckley, Jenni Yustis (Francisco) Justin Buckley and Kelly Flores (Porfirio) as well as 11 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth was a wonderful man that was loved by all and never met a stranger. He was always there with a joke or story and his absence leaves a huge void in our lives but his memory and legacy will never leave us.
A drive through visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, from 6 PM – 8 PM, at 2603 Brucken Road, Valrico, FL 33596.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.
A Celebration of Life was held via Virtual Memorial Gatherings at 4 PM EDT on Sunday May 17, 2020.
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Kelly Buckley
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We will Always remember and cherish our sweet & loving Daddy Ken! We will miss you and love you forever!
David Harden
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I remember Daddy Ken the first time we had a reunion at Robin and Dennis’s after everyone left except me he came down to see how everything was going well all you had to do was talk to him for a minute and his infectious humer would grab you . Popa ken i am surely going to miss you rest in peace my beloved friend
Craig Brown
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Craig Brown, Kenneth had a special gift, he could light up a room.
Ileana
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Recordando los momentos gratos que compartimos!! Muy agradecidos por haberlo conocido y disfrutar su presencia!! Besos, Ricardo e Ileana
Doug Johnson
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My love and prayers are with all of you!
Ken was a good man; and working for him at Coffee Brewer Service Company back in the 70s was a pivotal, informing, and enriching experience from which I benefitted immensely; and Ken was its heart and soul. He is and will be greatly missed; but his memory is a blessing for me, and for many.
Roger and Sandy Ott
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So sorry for your loss.
Karen & Brian
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Every memory we have of Ken is always him smiling and laughing. He thoroughly enjoyed life, family and friends. He will be missed… we will miss his laughter and joy.
Lynor Romer
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Ken always brought joy and laughter wherever he was. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Ted and Valerie Eckerson
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Ken was a dearest friend of ours for over sixty years and will deeply be missed by Valerie and Ted.
A poet once wrote “These little words lack the space for what I would tell you face to
face, for I who write and you who read, know well that love is all we need”