Timothy Gordon Brown

Chief Gunners Mate (GM) Timothy Gordon Brown, United States Navy (Retired), passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 61.

Timothy was born on August 29, 1965, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Jerry and Nancy (Estes) Brown. He attended high school in Falls City, Nebraska, before answering the call to serve his country by joining the United States Navy. Timothy proudly served for 21 years, achieving the rank of Chief Gunners Mate before retiring from the Navy.

Throughout his distinguished military career, Timothy received numerous medals, commendations, and recognitions for his service and dedication. Among his honors were two National Defense Medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, two Humanitarian Service Medals, six Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, two Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist designation, Navy Expeditionary Medal for Libya, Good Conduct Awards, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, two Meritorious Unit Commendations, Navy "E" Ribbon, and Fifth Navy Good Conduct Medal, among other recognitions.

Following his military retirement, Timothy transitioned into the oil industry, where he established his own oil consulting company. He remained committed to supporting fellow veterans through his involvement with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion.

In his spare time, Timothy enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his shop, riding UTVs, traveling, and hunting. He took pride in his many interests and, most importantly, treasured the time he shared with those he loved.

Timothy is survived by his children, Trischa Clow, Clayton Brown, and Savannah and her husband, Christopher Quinones; grandsons, Gavin and Hayden Clow; mother, Nancy Brown; sister, Kelly and her husband, John Rich; brother, Todd Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Brown.

A Celebration of Life honoring Timothy will be held Saturday, December 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stone Point, 627 Carrier Road, North Enid, Oklahoma 73701, with the United States Navy Honor Guard providing full military honors. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ladasau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the local Veterans Support Fund, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be made, and memories shared online at www.ladusauevans.com.