Carlos BROWN Jr.

Carlos Brown, Jr., age 95 of St. Peters, MO passed away on Friday October 28, 2022 in Hermann, MO surrounded by his children. Carlos was born March 10, 1927 in Kansas City MO to Carlos Brown Sr. and Lilly (Kling) Brown. In 1944 Carlos met and married his true love, DeLores Mae Pilliard. He served with honor in the armed forces during World War II. He soon began a career with Ford Motor Company where he worked for an impressive 44 years. Carlos was a dedicated Christian who worshiped and served at several congregations in St. Charles County. Most recently, Church of Christ in Harvester, MO. Carlos is survived by his beloved wife, DeLores, children, Shari Hatman (husband Wayne), Carla Rinck (husband Steven), Cara Luter (husband Patrick), Cari Noll (husband Rick) Gregory Brown (wife Christine) and Marie Nguyen. Fifteen grandchildren, Matthew McClane, Ethan McClane, Wayman Hatman III, Maegan Thomas, Holly Christensen, Ryan Laguna Brown, Curtis Nguyen, Matthew Nguyen, Emily Moeller, Samantha VanVranken, Tyler VanVranken, Tyler Noll, Taylor Joliff, Anthony Luter, Alex Luter. Six great grandchildren, Connor McClane, Aiden McClane, Malia Hatman, Willa Nguyen, Emma Nguyen and Jaxon Borchert. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his children Sandra DeLores (Brown) McClane, Candy Sue Brown, Dwight Carlos Brown, Hien Trong Nguyen, son-in-law Donald Wayne McClane, granddaughter Kayla Nguyen Thomas, sister Vivian Pauline Shaw and brother Alford Wayne Brown. Carlos was an extraordinary husband and father who loved unconditionally. He was proud of his children and did whatever he could to make their lives easier and better. He got even kinder and sweeter as he grew older, doting on his wife and spending time with his family and companions terriers Corky and Friday. Carlos never met a stranger and had a way about him that always drew a quick smile and a ready laugh. He enjoyed a lifelong love for speed and anything with wheels, music, and good food. He and his wife were a collaboration that stood against all of life's greatest challenges. Together, they accomplished miracles and touched many lives. Services are pending.

Carlos BROWN Jr.

March 10, 1927 - October 28, 2022