Obits: D. K. Brown Dies after Illness of Two Weeks, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Source: Ruston Leader January 21, 1930
Submitted by: Sharon K. Ray
July 25, 2003





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D. K. Brown, age 52 and one of Ruston's most prominent business men
died at his home here early this morning following an illness of
two weeks.
Mr. Brown was born in Monticello, Arkansas where he lived until
1916 when he came to Ruston and became engaged with the stave and
lumber business. He was active in both business and social circles,
was highly esteemed and took a leading part in church and civic
activities.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church and at the time of his
death was active elder in the local Presbyterian church and vice
president of the Red River Presbytery. At one time he served the
Ruston Chamber of Commerce as its president, and during his term
of office he was imminently associated with the many steps of
progress sponsored by the organization. For a number of years he
had been a director in the Ruston State Bank.
While in his early twenties Mr. Brown was married to Miss Sue
Hampton who with an only son, Don, age 17 surives him. Besides his
wife and son the deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. J.M. Brown
of Fordyce, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. W. L. McCullough of Fordyce
and Mrs. Jim Nelson of Austin, Texas; four brothers, Dr. E. D. Brown
of Stamps, Arkansas; S. W. of Shreveport; R. G. of Louisville,
Mississippi and W. O. of Fordyce, Arkansas.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Presbyterian church
at 9:45 Wednesday with the Reverend S. E. McFadden in charge.
Interment will take place in Fordyce, Arkansas.