John A. Brown (7-3-18)

John Averly Brown, 74, of Savannah, died on Tuesday, July 3, in Savannah.

He was born in Sterling, West Virginia, the son of the late Averley and Christine Pauline Ingham Brown. He was united in marriage to Linda Kay Smiley, who survives.

Mr. Brown served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was retired from Nova Property Management where he worked on heating, air conditioning, and other major appliance repairs. He was a former deputy sheriff  in Daytona, Florida. He was a member of the American Legion.

In addition to his wife, Linda Brown of Savannah, he is survived by his children, Traci Livernois of Arizona City, Arizona and Kimberly Mayfield of Garland, Texas, Joseph Brown of Daytona Beach, Florida, Rick Stidham of Louisville, Kentucky, and Billy Brown of Savannah; brother, James Brown of Flagler County, Florida; and seven grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Maxwell.

No services were held at this time.