Dr. Gene Brown went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2014. He was born in Anadarko, OK on December 26, 1935. He was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan David, his mother, Pauline Temple, his grandmother, Florence Hilburn, his identical twin brother, Dene, a nephew, John Miles, III, and most recently a cousin, Trevor Bommersbach. He is survived by his wife, Grace Hurd Brown, a son, Christopher Brown and wife Diane of Tulsa, a daughter, Andrea Brown of Waxahachie, a sister, Janet Demas and husband, Noel, of Magnolia Texas, a brother, Bert Ewell Temple of Mesa Arizona, four grandchildren, Noelle, Ryan, Savannah, and baby Mason and his special Aunt Evelyn Allen. Gene is a minister with the Assemblies of God denomination. He began his ministry preaching in Amarillo County jail and on the street corners when he was nineteen years old. . He began his educational process by entering Amarillo College for one year. He then attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas and graduated with a BA degree, Duke University with a Master of Divinity, Brooklyn University with an MA in counseling and Vanderbilt University with a Doctor of Ministry (4.0 average.) His dissertation was AThe Theological Rationale for the Military Chaplaincy. His pastorates were First Assembly of God in Florence, SC, and First Assembly of God in Angier, North Carolina. In 1966, he entered the army as a military chaplain in order to be of service during the Vietnam War. He was a man's man who definitely fit in that scenario. He continued that career for thirty years until May, 1993, when he retired as a Colonel. During his tour of duty in Vietnam in 1967, he was exposed to Agent Orange which was used to defoliate a rubber plantation in his area resulting in his death due to Lewy Body Dementia. He was classified as 100% disabled in 2010. Thus, he gave his life for his country. After retiring from the army, he taught at Southwestern Assemblies of God University for about ten years as Chair of the Church Ministries Division. Gene Brown made an impact on the lives of many students and faculty at SAGU. His lack of awareness of how God used him was what made Gene Brown so effective in ministering to the students and to all the people around him. He was a spiritual giant who handled the gifts that God gave him with humility and awe. He was a true example of what ministry really is. Although chaplains get or want very little recognition, they are able to lead many people to Christ and influence many more. In fact, it is an open mission field. He was at the forefront of the Jesus People revolution during 1970 while in the army. At one post, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he was able to lead over three thousand troops to the Lord during a three-year period. Many of these are in active ministry today. His awards were Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Award (5th Award), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3d award), Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal (w/1 Bronze Star). Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2014, 6-8:00 PM at Waxahachie Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday July 2, 2014 10 AM at University Assembly of God Church 221 Solon Road, Waxahachie, with interment at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waxahachie Funeral Home. Please sign online guestbook at www.waxahachiefuneralhome.com.