Roy Brown

Roy Neal Brown, 84, of Calvert City, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah.
 
He was born in Mayfield on February 16, 1940 to the late Cornelius Brown and the late Gladys (Mangrum) Brown.
 
He was a faithful member of Pathway Baptist Church. Roy was a proud Christian and shared his faith with many people as a Sunday School director at Southland Baptist Temple for over 25 years and a pastor at several churches, including 15 years at Lakeview Baptist Church.
 
He was the founder and owner of Custom Automotive in Calvert City. Roy enjoyed working and taking care of his customers, he showed up for work every day until he was no longer able. He loved the shop dogs that kept him company at Custom Automotive, especially Molly. Roy enjoyed admiring old cars, driving around, and taking road trips with his wife. He would often travel to watch his son race. Roy was a family man and was happiest when he was surrounded by those he loved.
 
He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Parker) Brown of Calvert City; son, Tim Brown, wife Kim, of Benton; daughter, Carol Varvel (Chad Timmons) of Calvert City; sister, Dorothy Yates of Clarksville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Brittany Knoth, husband Ryan, Dustin Brown, wife Savannah, Cary King, wife Brittany, Austin Brown, wife Charlstyn, Cameron Brown, Keylee Castleberry, and Owen Timmons; and great grandchildren, Jase Knoth, Waylon Knoth, Ella Brown, Greyson King, Berkley Brown, and Grady King.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Brown; and sister, Francis Hobbs.
 
A Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with the Pastor Mike Donald officiating.
 
Interment will be in Calvert City Cemetery, Calvert City, KY.
 
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Collier Funeral Home.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to: Pathway Baptist Church, 229 West 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY 42029.
 
Collier Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.