Birth date: Aug 13, 1941 Death date: Aug 1, 2025
Daniel D. Brown, beloved father, grandfather, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Daniel Brown and Mildred Kate Whitaker, Daniel lived a life rich in Read Obituary
I met Dan in early 2012 shortly after I moved to Sarasota from Atlanta. I became involved in the local coffee klatch group which is where I met Dan. He graciously hosted the first coffee gathering every fall for several years. He took great pride in his lush backyard garden which he had designed. Dan was a sweetheart, and he will be missed. Dan Warren
I remember the first time I went to Dan's house. It was a morning coffee and the street was packed with cars. We went in and were greeted graciously by Dan. Someone suggested I go to the back yard to look around. I stepped into a wonderland of exotic plants, beautiful art works and repurposed/found objects turned into art by this man's hand. Within a few minutes I was joined by our host who offered me a tour. As we walked through his magical garden, I realized this was a special person who was very much at home with nature and his friends. During the years I knew him, Dan shared a great deal of information and endless enthusiasm for life. He secured a place in my heart on that day. I have been lucky to be one of his friends. Ron Gibson
Ever since I was a little girl my Daddy loved me like his special princess. He’s always meant the world to me. We have enjoyed life to its fullest in the good times and the bad. We’ve eaten a billion calories together from his special pancake breakfasts, to Saturday night chop suey dinners, going out to eat at Jack’s, Long John Silver’s, and a zillion tasty ice cream treats. He gave me his green thumb to grow roses and taught me how to fish, drive a car, but most importantly to laugh. We’ve enjoyed many road trips together listening 60’s and 70’s music while singing along. He shared Jesus with me and how important it is to have a personal relationship with him and read my Bible. I’m truly going to miss our conversations, his big hugs, when he’d call me his Bethy Boo , But most of all him being here to always tell me he loves me. Save me a place next to you daddy in Heaven, don’t cause too much trouble. I’ll be there soon. ❤️
JOY,PEACE,& HAPPINESS ❤️
