David William Brown , age 73, of Maysville, WV, passed away on June 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 28, 1948, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late William Donald and Rosa Helen (Paxton) Brown. He was previously married to the mother of his children, Billie Jean (Turner) Brown, who survives in Petersburg, WV.

Mr. Brown was a 1966 graduate of Sutton High School. He was a Veteran of the US Army, where he served as a Sergeant in charge of teletype and deciphering during the Vietnam War. David had worked at Island Creek Coal Company and later retired from Consol Coal Company. He was a member of United Mine Worker's of America and Mountaintop Hunting Club. He was an avid gold and gun collector who always enjoyed the thrill of making a good deal.

In addition to the mother of his children, Mr. Brown is survived by: a son, Ryan Andrew Brown (Charity Hix) of Charleston, WV; a son-in-law, Joshua Kile of Maysville, WV; 3 sisters, Teresa Durst (Randy) of Elk Garden, WV, Teresha Cosner (Larry) of Gormania, WV, Vanessa Brown of Gormania, WV; 2 brothers, Gary Brown (Debra), Donnie Brown (Joyce), both of Gormania, WV; and 3 grandchildren, McKeyin Stone Kile, Taylor Jordan Kile, and Shaylee Nicole Kile all of Maysville, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a daughter, Jami Nicole Kile; and his aunt Nina Stout, who had a large role in his upbringing.

Mr. Brown's family will receive friends on Sunday, June 20, 2021, 12:30-2:00 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Joey Thomas officiating. In honoring David's wishes, his body will be cremated and his family will scatter his ashes at his beloved farm in Martin. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.