John Purcell Brown, 81, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 3rd, 2026.  Son of the late Wallace and Mary Brown he was raised and lived his formative years in Oakland, CA.  A graduate of Kansas University he was a proud Jayhawk and devoted much time and travel in support of their football and basketball teams.  A true patriot he served in the Marine Corps as an Artillery Commander, and in Vietnam as a spotter calling in and directing naval gunfire missions in support of U.S. ground forces.  After his service he took up residence in Oceanside and obtained his real estate license.  Working for various agencies he found his niche in the offices of Realty Executives garnishing several Top Seller awards.  After he retired from active selling, he stayed in the field by serving as a property manager.   An aficionado of shoes and hats he loved sporting around in his newest acquisitions.  He leaves behind his daughter, Jacquelyn, and grandchildren, Brandon and Cassandra, and a myriad of friends and associates who will miss his quick smile and quirky sense of humor.  

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

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