Hunter Brown

Hunter V. “Bud” Brown, 75 years of Monroe, MI passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 in the Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his bedside. Hunter had been in declining health for the past 2 years. Born March 11, 1934 in Knawl, WV, Hunter was the son of the late Flavian and Lottie (Ross) Brown. The family moved to Monroe in 1942 and Hunter attended Monroe High School. Hunter proudly served his country in the US Navy from April 29, 1952 to April 4, 1956 spending most of his enlistment in French Morocco, North Africa. On April 3, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe Hunter married his beloved wife the former Alda Mattera. Sadly, she preceded him in death on August 29, 1989. For over 20 years Hunter owned the Hun-Ray Tower Company in Monroe. Hunter also spent his winters in the Florida Keys where he was as a commercial fisherman. Hunter had a passion for boating and fishing, he also held a pilots license and enjoyed flying. He also enjoyed classic cars and was a member of the Monroe Area Street Rods. Hunter’s other memberships include, Detroit Beach Boat Club of which he was a Past Commodore, Swan Boat Club, Moose Lodge # 884 and the VFW Donald M. Squire Post #3943 in Newport. Hunter was most of all a family man. He is survived by 3 loving children; Allen V. (Sharon) Brown of Monroe, Pamela S. (Joseph) Palumbo of Luna Pier and Paula M. Brown of Monroe, 4 cherished grandchildren; Chad, Chris, Jenny and Dana, 3 treasured great grandchildren; Katlyn, Seth and Ashton, and his long time friend Shirley Frey of New Smyrna Beach, FL. In addition to his wife and parents Hunter was preceded in death by a daughter Linda, a sister Violet Whipple and a brother Ronnie Brown. Visitation will be on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home. At 6:00 PM that evening the VFW Post 1138 will conduct military honors, followed by a Detroit Beach Boat Club Past Commodores Service. After those services Tom Treece of Guided Ministries will begin funeral services celebrating Hunter’s life. Private interment services will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe.