Celebrating the life of

Charles Louis Brown, Jr.

16 Jun 1939 - 18 Oct 2020

Charles Louis Brown, Jr., (Charlie Brown) of Kansas City, MO, passed away of COVID-19 at the age of 81. Charlie was born in Kansas City, MO to Charles Louis and Thelma Emma Brown. He married Linda Louise in 1960, and earned a degree in industrial design from KU. Charlie is remembered as kind, gentle and patient man with a big heart and a goofy sense of humor. His generous and compassionate spi... more

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16 Jun 1939

Emily Parnell Charlie was born June 16, 1939.

1940

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1940

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1944

Emily Parnell Ornery little Butch.

1946

Emily Parnell About 7 or 8 years old

1946

Emily Parnell Charlie with his sisters, Georgia and Janie. Date guessed

1951

Emily Parnell Charlie and his mom, Thelma at Georgia and Wes's wedding

1953

Emily Parnell Dad on his first sailboat at Bean Lake. He told me that blob underneath him is his beloved dog, Rags. I'm guessing the date. - Emily

Don W. I so very well remember wonderful, wonderful times at Bean Lake and the sail boat of Butch's, and I loved Rags. God bless you Linda, Emily ...

1955

Emily Parnell About 16 years old

1959

Emily Parnell Charlie with his sisters, Janie and Georgia. Date guessed.

1959

Emily Parnell Charlie and Linda at Christmas

18 Aug 1960

Emily Parnell Charlie and Linda at their wedding with their parents

1970

Emily Parnell Roman Costume Dance in California with Georgia and Wes

1976

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1978

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Dec 1982

Emily Parnell Charlie's Angels Charlie's sisters Janie, Georgia and his wife LInda at his nephew Craig's wedding.

21 Sep 2009

Emily Parnell Sailing with Grandkids Charlie was excited to take Sylvia and Cooper out on his E-Scow at Lake Jacomo!

Aug 2010

Emily Parnell Charlie and Linda's 50th Anniversary

Apr 2017

Emily Parnell Charlie's Artwork Charlie designed this truck in college and the boys all have it printed on shirts. This was at Beth and Ken's house.

22 Dec 2017

Emily Parnell Christmas Shopping Cooper, Sylvia and I took Dad Christmas shopping to get Mom a gift, and stopped at K-Machos Mexican restaurant for lunch! His dementia was setting in, but he always wanted to do something for Mom. - Emily

2019

Emily Parnell At Garden Terrace Charlie loved visits from family at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Overland Park.

22 Aug 2020

Emily Parnell 60th Anniversary Linda, Emily and C.B. (Charlie III) gathered for some "hydrotherapy" enjoying Charlie's passion, sailing. While he couldn't join us, we felt his presence in many ways that evening.

Tested Positive for COVID-19 On September 22, dad was tested for COVID-19 because others (in fact, all) of his unit had tested positive. He was moved to the COVID unit with no symptoms.

Emily Parnell22 Sep 2020

Began to show mild COVID-10 symptoms. - Positive test +9 days His symptoms included a little bit of nausea and decreased blood oxygen levels. He was given oxygen and a higher calorie, easier to digest diet.

Emily Parnell1 Oct 2020

Showed improvement - Tested positive +20 days The facility had called to confirm end-of-life wishes just 2 days before, but then he began to improve. We Facetimed with him, and he was very weak but more communicative than he had been before. The entire unit was moved back upstairs for therapy, to "recover" and to make room for 2 more entire units ...

Emily Parnell10 Oct 2020

Dad passed from COVID-19 after testing positive 28 days earlier Official cause of death: COVID-19 with dementia as a secondary cause listed.

Emily Parnell18 Oct 2020

22 Oct 2020

Emily Parnell Memorial Service Close family gathered for a memorial service for Charlie at one of Charlie's favorite places, Sailboat Cove at Lake Jacomo.