Jerry was born October 12, 1935 in Clayton, Ohio and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1953 at the age of 17, his 30 years in the military included serving in Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam.

He is survived by his beloved wife Te and daughters: Cindy, Esther, Gayelee, Bonnie, Katie, Jennifer and Jessica.

He is preceded in death by his only son Gerald Lee Brown Jr. (Ponch).

He was the only brother among 3 sisters Catherine (Kitty), Joyce and Juanita. He had 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was also a proud member of The Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club for 17 years and a member of American Legion Quechan Post 802.

Pop you were "one of a kind" and will be deeply missed by your family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Sunset Vista Funeral Home 11357 E. 40th St Yuma, AZ 85367. Viewing 4:00-5:30 pm and funeral service starts at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. .

Funeral Home Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory 11357 East 40th Street Yuma, AZ 85367 (928) 248-8924 Published in The Yuma Sun on July 25, 2017