David Joe Brown

BROWN, David Joe of Mesquite, born October 9, 1961, passed away June 16, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Albert & June Brown; brother-in-law, Tommy McManus. Survived by wife of 24 years, Celita Brown; children, Crystal Littwin & husband, Scott, Candice Hardy & husband, James; grandchildren, Bryan Griffith, Matthew Dunn, Kaytlyn Littwin, Makayla Cody, Hannah & Hayden Hardy; brothers, Gary Brown & Ken Brown; sisters, Joyce Brown, Barbara Brown, Mary Brown, Della Brown; numerous nieces & nephews. Service will be 10:00AM Tuesday June 21, 2011 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00PM " 8:00PM. Dear Poppy, As Im writing this letter, Im sure youre looking down on me and smiling. You did so much for me. I remember when I would get you to play catch with me. You would always tell me its time to go in, but it would be just one more throw. You would show me everything. You helped Nona teach me how to ride my bike. You built my train set and hot wheels tracks. You taught me patience, or somewhat. I remember when you would pick me up from school, take me home and fix me beanie weenies. I love you so much poppy. I want to let you know the most important thing you and Nona taught me. It is how to treat a woman/wife. You and Nona taught me to do whatever your wife needs you to do no matter what. One of my favorite moments with you was when you did a flip on my bike off the ramp. I just thought that was so cool! Poppy you truly inspired me as a man, and a person. Poppy I remember when I was at the rec center; it started to storm really bad. You left what you weredoing to be there for me. You were such a hard worker you showed me how to work hard. So many memories. I remember all the times I would go up in the attic. I remember all the times you would carry me on your shoulders. You gave me so much good advice. I remember you helping me with my derby cars. I remember all the help you gave me with my homework, and projects. You built me my tree house, and everything. Poppy you were pretty much the perfect definition of a father, grandfather, husband and man. You treated Nona so right. Poppy, I could go on and on about you and our memories. I want to let you know that you are missed, loved and so much more. R.I.P. Poppy. --- Love you, First grandson and grandchild, Bryan Griffith. P.S. Im still your little man.