Harley Brown

Harley "Buck" Brown was born January 19, 1918 in Gilbert, Arkansas to Willie Arvil and Mainie Lee "Watts" Brown. He grew up on Tomahawk Creek and Buffalo River in Searcy County fishing and hunting during the depression. He was chased by a panther, traveled by covered wagon to Eureka Springs and had a bear follow him into the house. As a teen he played in a band with his brothers. They played for dances in a cave, parties and honky tonks. He and his brother, Audie hitched rides on trains to thrash wheat in Kansas. While in Kansas, they recorded an album. Harley served in World War II in San Diego where he met his wife Velma Irene McLaughlin who was working as a "Rosie the Riveter" at the defense plant. They were married July 11, 1942 at Yuma, Arizona. He owned and operated Brown's Mobile Homes in Mountain Home.

Harley passed away February 16, 2010 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 3 days.

Memorials may be made to Hospital of the Ozarks Hospice house. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services.