Vincent Joseph "Joe" Brown

Vincent Joseph “Joe” Brown passed away following a long illness on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at St. Simeon's Senior Community in Tulsa where he had resided for five years. Joe was born on December 12, 1945 in Okmulgee, the 6th of 9 children born to Melvin and Margaret (McKernan) Brown. He attended St. Anthony's Grade School in Okmulgee and graduated from Bishop Kelley High School, Tulsa, in 1963. Joe attended and graduated from St. Gregory's College, Shawnee, and following graduation from there he attended St. Louis University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. After completing college, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving a year in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged after four years with the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, Joe went to work in the shoe store his father had opened in 1939 located at 104 S. Morton in downtown Okmulgee. Brown's Shoes was a successful mainstay in Okmulgee for over 65 years and anyone who needed shoes knew they only needed to go see Joe and he would fix them up. Many high school boys had their first job as a stock boy in the shoe store. Joe was a longtime member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He served on the board of First National Bank, was a member of the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce and Okmulgee Main Street. He was an avid tennis player for many years and was active in the local Boy Scouts, troop 6. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margaret Brown, sisters Carolyn Orr, Elizabeth “Betty” Maxwell, Mary Margaret Phillips, brother James “Jerry” Brown, and infant brother Matthew Brown. He is survived by his loving children, Matthew (Kaci) Brown of Wylie, TX, Kelly (Chris) Lamm, of Okmulgee, and Margaret “Maggie” Brown (Tristan Francis) of Tulsa, four grandsons, Royce, Kyle and Trey Brown of Wylie, TX, Riley Francis of Tulsa, one sister, Janie (Mike) Delaloye of Tulsa, brothers, Bernie (Paula) Brown of Jenks, Michael (Brenda) Brown of Frisco, TX and many nieces, nephews and good friends, especially Mrs. Donna Hill, who worked for Joe for many years and has remained a cherished friend. Joe will be remembered fondly as a local merchant who loved Okmulgee and always greeted friends and customers with a pat on the back and a warm smile. The family will receive visitors from 3:00pm-7:00pm at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home, 303 E 7thSt in Okmulgee. A rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 515 S. Morton in Okmulgee, at 10:00am on Tuesday November 22, 2022, with Father Ken Harder presiding. Burial will follow at Okmulgee Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers are Larry Biddle, Brandon Biddle, Mike Taylor, Jeff Brown, Chris Lamm, and Tristan Francis. Honorary Pallbearer is Chipper Baughman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Folds of Honor or St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. https://foldsofhonor.org/

Vincent Joseph "Joe" Brown

December 12, 1945 - November 17, 2022