Vernon Martyn Mr. Brown

Vernon Martyn Brown, 93 of Johnson City, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Christian Care Center. He was a native of Dallas, Texas, son of the late Earl Adams and Calla Martyn Brown. He was a graduate of University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Vernon was a retired mechanical engineer for PPG in the chemical division for 37 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Myrtle Braquet Brown in 1999. Vernon was a member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Miriam T. Brown of Natchitoches, LA; a son, Earl J. Brown of Johnson City, TN; a granddaughter, Heather R. Brown of Asheville, NC; a grandson, Kevin P. Brown of Johnson City, TN. Services are to be private.