Mr. Rigdon Gary "Butch" Brown, 75, of Advance, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born April 6, 1948, in Guilford County, to the late James Fred and Margaret Louise Burney Brown. Butch was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include wife, Janie Lou Carter Brown; children, Jason Brown (Dawn) of Lincolnton, Andy Brown (Erin) of Clemmons, and Elizabeth Brown of Advance; a sister, Sharon Wright (Jerry) of Liberty; and grandchildren, Lily and Daniel Brown, Drew and Amelia Brown, and Will and Nick L'Eplattenier.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, June 9, at Cornatzer Methodist Church, Mocksville, with Pastor Jane Hull officiating. The service will be available to view on the funeral home website. The family invites friends to come by Lambert Funeral Home, Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to pay their respects.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Trellis Supportive Care staff, and Davie County Senior Services for their many acts of kindness.

Please consider memorials to Trellis Supportive Care, 377 Hospital Street, Ste. 103, Mocksville, NC 27028; or Davie County Senior Center, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.

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