David Brown

David Ray Brown Beloved husband, father, and friend. Born November 13, 1934 in Tucson, AZ, died on July 22, 2017, at the age 82 in Tucson, AZ. A native of Tucson, he graduated from Tucson High School, proudly served in the Marine Corps, and worked for the Arizona Department of Transportation for 32 years. He married his wife of 45 years Hilda in 1958. Survived by sons, David (Abbey) of Rockwall, TX; Daniel (Karen) of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Suzanne (James) Benitez of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren Matthew and Danielle Brown; Jimmy, Aliza, and Maricella Benitez; step grandchildren Jonathan, Joshua, and Eric Gooley; numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by wife Hilda, mother Agroda Burrell, stepfather Pete Burrell, brothers Buddy Brown and Jack Brown; Viewing and mass will be offered at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 3301 E. Presidio Road., Tucson, AZ 85719, on Thursday, July 27, 2017. The viewing will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by the mass. Interment will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to St. Frances Cabrini, or The Arizona Cancer Center, 3838 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719.