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Title: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Special Ed on June 27, 2021, 03:55:57 PM
I got a terrible phone call this morning that Chris Brown had a heart attack last night at the young age of 53 so sad and way to young. If u ever meet Chris u would never forget him a very colorfull person who like to party a little BUT work very hard and a true family man who worked with his family at the shop. Chris rebuilt an old ford dealership and turned it into a complete modern restoration and body and paint business. I meet chris 25 years ago and been freinds ever since and made many trips to his shop helping him on concours restorations and having hard to find parts made with his connections he made at the SEMA shows. Chris was a veteran and very hard working trustfull guy who loved shelbys and mustangs and was proud of his work.  I will know more monday about funeral and will post it for car guys who want to attend. Chris will be greatly missed and can never be replaced as he was a very unique person and fun to be around so RIP CHRIS BROWN and we will never forget you!!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: mtdubvee on June 27, 2021, 04:14:23 PM
RIP Chris Brown. Top notch guy, family man and talent that is gone way too soon. Condolences to his family and friends.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: BGlover67 on June 27, 2021, 04:22:48 PM
This is horrible news.  What a loss, such a nice man.  I really enjoyed finally meeting him in person at MCACN two years ago.  It's so important to enjoy everyday like it is your last, it could be.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: nate on June 27, 2021, 04:28:34 PM
RIP to a great friend and one of the best men in this business. If you ever met Chris you will not forget him, one of the few people that can light up any room, shop, bar, or place they are in. He will be missed.

Godspeed Chris!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: alexgt350h on June 27, 2021, 04:44:47 PM
RIP Chris!!! One of the truely great guys in this hobby/business.
The man had a smile that was brighter than the sun.
Will miss seeing you at all the events.
God Bless you and your family.
Brent
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Shelby_r_b on June 27, 2021, 04:52:09 PM
I can’t believe it. I met Chris in person at MCACN a few years ago when Brian G met him. I had been talking and texting with him over the years. Great guy - ALWAYS willing to lend a hand. He helped me out a lot during the restoration of a former car (1967 Shelby GT350 - 0022).

RIP my friend.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: TLea on June 27, 2021, 04:58:55 PM
I was shocked when I heard this morning. I am also pissed he is gone. I was just conversing with him yesterday afternoon. The world needs more people like Chris and words are not adequate to describe him.  As Ed said he partied hard and worked hard but if you met his boys you would also know what a good father he was. The world is a little emptier today[
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: bobboss351 on June 27, 2021, 05:36:11 PM
I'm stunned and sad to find this out this morning..... known Chris over the years and was extremely helpful and a great guy ... very very hard to comprehend to understand...... Bob Wilson
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: 69mach351w on June 27, 2021, 05:44:10 PM
Oh My Goodness. Sometimes we don't understand why such great people that makes an impact on A LOT of people in this hobby is taken way too soon.

My Thoughts and Prayers are Absolutely with the Family at this time :(
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: 68blk500c on June 27, 2021, 05:51:04 PM
Absolute shock to hear this!  Visited with Chris in Carlisle earlier this month; vivid image because he was just right there.  What a guy to know:  a key person in this hobby; a person who enjoyed life; a person who helped me personally.

My heart goes out to his family.  RIP Chris.  Gather around friends, because we never know.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: KR Convertible on June 27, 2021, 06:16:55 PM
That's terrible news.  Never met Chris, but seemed to be a great guy from the couple times I spoke to him on the phone.  Another huge loss for
the Shelby community.  RIP Chris.

Condolences and prayers to the family.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Coralsnake on June 27, 2021, 06:17:58 PM
I spoke to Chris yesterday.

Truly devastating. Definitely one of the good guys!

Special prayers for his family and friends.

 :'(
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: GT350DAVE on June 27, 2021, 06:33:28 PM
What a shame. RIP.
Dave
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: deathsled on June 27, 2021, 07:25:54 PM
It can be very disturbing and shocking to be talking to someone one day and the next day they are gone. RIP to the man though I never met or knew him.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: 1690 on June 27, 2021, 07:35:59 PM
RIP Chris….so sad to hear the news. I always enjoyed talking with you.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Royce Peterson on June 27, 2021, 07:46:49 PM
That's terrible news. Chris really did a lot for our hobby. 
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: silverton_ford on June 27, 2021, 08:16:40 PM
A huge loss for all.  Condolences to his friends and family.  When I heard the news I was shocked.   The world is not fair sometimes.  I am sad.  :'(
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: JD on June 27, 2021, 09:15:55 PM
Just spoke with Chris a few days ago, shipped him some parts for a car in his shop.

Chris, You wild man, you always made me smile - so sorry for you and yours. 

Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: csheff on June 27, 2021, 09:25:22 PM
Yes what a shock to us all. Met him a few years ago and as busy as he was he still took time to talk with u. We’ve lost two good men to the hobby this year. My prayers to his family, he will surly be missed.
Craig
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Rodster-500 on June 27, 2021, 09:54:56 PM
Wow, way too young and to lose such a great guy and enthusiast is so sad.  I only dealt with him one time and he was a stand up guy.

Condolences to the family who must be so grief stricken.

Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: 557 on June 28, 2021, 12:28:55 AM
RIP.Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: whiteykr on June 28, 2021, 04:13:29 AM
Just read this and what a shock. I considered him a friend . This is a huge loss to the Shelby community. I never met his family but my sincere condolences.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: shelbymann1970 on June 28, 2021, 06:33:39 AM
RIP Chris. Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: KR500 on June 28, 2021, 08:46:21 AM
So sad. Condolences to His family. RIP Chris.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: mikeh on June 28, 2021, 09:32:55 AM
I first met Chris in about 1995 and immediately became good friends. I am sooo fortunate to have spent many weekends with Chris and his wonderful family at car events, Lake of the Ozarks, the kids weddings, you name it. Still has not sunk in. Never met a guy that was always in a good mood no matter how stressed out he was trying to balance out running his very busy and successful collision shop, doing restorations, reproduction parts business, plus still make time for his wife, 4 kids, and soon to be 6 grand kids. Never seemed to have a bad day.
Also never met a guy that was truly the life of the party one day, then a highly knowledgeable, skilled and respected craftsman the next. He was a big part of making this hobby fun.
Always took care of his family and friends. I miss him already.

His infectious smile and laugh will live with me the rest of my life.

I just feel so terrible for his family.

Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Harris Speedster on June 28, 2021, 09:47:23 AM
A true friend has left the show field, family and friends, and leaves a void that will never be filled.
I have known Chris for many years, 3 decades.
He first called me when I was " John from Utah" as he was wanting to learn about and buy a Shelby.

I helped him get basic info and helped guide him to get his first Shelby.
He loved his family greatly, as Chris used to say, Hell Yes !
He and Lisa were looking at stepping back in the future and just doing repop stuff, his son Hunter and his wife were slated to guide the ship.

He helped and kind of consoled me in two tragic family deaths I experienced of recent, he holds a special place in my heart mind and soul.
My condolences to his entire family, I am so sorry Lisa.
Rest in piece my friend.
John

Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Bob Gaines on June 28, 2021, 10:12:10 AM
Chris was one of the best . The world will be a lesser place without him. Thank the lord he was part of many of our lives because we are better for it.Condolences to his family and all his friends RIP.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: shelbydoug on June 28, 2021, 10:12:58 AM
This is sad to hear. My condolences to all.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: gt350hr on June 28, 2021, 10:25:50 AM
    Sad to lose a great one at such a young age! RIP.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: propayne on June 28, 2021, 11:08:25 AM
Wow - what a shock.

A tragic loss for so many...

- Phillip
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: FL SAAC on June 28, 2021, 11:43:49 AM
Our sincerest and deepest condolences goes out to all family and friends.

R. I. P.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Sanford on June 28, 2021, 04:49:18 PM
No words can express this sudden loss to his family, friends and coworkers. I've been lucky to be good friends with Chris and his family for over 20 years , and as others have expressed, he was truly one of a kind.  A fun loving , always cheerful, and driven man working 7 days a week building a nice life for his family.  Chris always had a AAA reputation in the auto body and restoration world. A passion for doing things the correct way with great pride in his work and always wanting to learn and do more.   Shelby restorations were his passion and always top notch when completed. One of the few really good guys in this world, so unfair for him to be taken from us so soon. He will always be missed and his passing leaves a major hole in the harts of all that knew Chris Brown. RIP my friend
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: cjmustangman on June 28, 2021, 05:29:11 PM
I'm stunned and in shock, such a great guy, we only met a few times but he always remembered me. My heart and condolences go out to his family he left behind.
RIP
Arild
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: J_Speegle on June 28, 2021, 05:31:39 PM
What a sad day. Hopes and best wishes go out to his family at this time

Chris was always entertaining and the center of attention - no wall flower there. Some of the stories are best left untold but the thoughts of time spent with him, bring a smile even at this time of sorrow.

God rest
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: George Schalk on June 28, 2021, 08:10:51 PM
Wow...shocking news.  In the few times I have dealt with Chris he was always great to deal with and a real stand-up guy.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris's family.  RIP Brother
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Special Ed on June 28, 2021, 11:08:36 PM
For those who are planning the trip to chris browns funeral services as of now they are planning to have funeral services at Browns autobody shop to handle the crowd expected on friday afternoon and will know more details tommorrow.  I am going over thursday to help out the family on the vintage restorations chris was working on and staying a few days. Chris did all the estimates and parts and restorations so he ran the show and the others helped out best they could. Chris had so many restorations started in various stages so those car owners will have to be patience till they gets things sorted out and i will help them best i can as chris discussed with me what he was doing on some of the restorations.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Side-Oilers on June 29, 2021, 04:41:47 AM
For those who are planning the trip to chris browns funeral services as of now they are planning to have funeral services at Browns autobody shop to handle the crowd expected on friday afternoon and will know more details tommorrow.  I am going over thursday to help out the family on the vintage restorations chris was working on and staying a few days. Chris did all the estimates and parts and restorations so he ran the show and the others helped out best they could. Chris had so many restorations started in various stages so those car owners will have to be patience till they gets things sorted out and i will help them best i can as chris discussed with me what he was doing on some of the restorations.

So sorry to hear.  I never met the man, but have heard a few of the stories.  Another of our group has left us.  Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: dsdresto on June 29, 2021, 07:22:39 AM
Just heard this news. Been doing business with Chris for several years. Always happy & easy to work with. When you met him you would always laugh as he was that kind of guy. He will truly be missed! Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: nate on June 29, 2021, 04:47:20 PM
Memorial Service info.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Rodster-500 on June 30, 2021, 09:31:31 PM
Many of us that can not attend will be there in spirit. RIP
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: rcgt350 on June 30, 2021, 11:39:29 PM
This is not what I expected to read about, I’m truly saddened by the news. I first met Chris at BJ when he was selling 0018 there, he was such a welcoming fellow and full of excitement. I could tell right away of his enthusiasm for these cars as and  for people even more so, I feel fortunate to have known Chris and will remind myself to live each day as he did. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to all his family.
Randy
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Shelby_r_b on July 01, 2021, 10:01:56 AM
Thanks for sharing the info, Nate.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Mikelj5S230 on July 03, 2021, 08:25:36 PM
Very sad to hear, he was an honest and good person, always with good advice and insights into SAAC.  He will be missed.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: 68blk500c on July 03, 2021, 10:05:30 PM
Attended Chris' memorial service, along with several others from this great hobby.  Their community came out in force to support Chris' family.  It was an expression that I won't forget.  Very worthy and touching.

Don   
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Special Ed on July 04, 2021, 10:14:37 AM
They had a full military service for chris since he was in desert storm and hundreds of people showed up at browns auto body shop to honor him and pay respect to the brown family. Then friends and family went to chris house and his mancave garage for his celebration of life party. Then at 7 oclock hundreds of cars trucks motorcyles cruised by chris old mansion house in town  (his son hunter lives there now and thats where the whole Brown family originally lived). The street was black from all the burnouts in front of chris old house and this went on till 9 oclock or so and if u know chris he would be proud. This was all planned out and the local police stayed away till it was over as the streets were lined with people watching and the radio station played all of chris favorite songs between 7 and 8 oclock while the cruise was going on since chris and hunter both played in bands and were into music. Hunter restored and painted many old guitars for people and is a true  talented artists and is going to keep the shop going and finish the cars  that are in the shop now and i am going to help him out best i can and i will be making more trips out. Chris has his own ford junkyard with many cars and parts in his old shop location down by the river thats been flooded and most of them are going to be crushed as they are selling the property so they got a lot going on and its going to be hard for the family without chris but many people are helping out best they can. Chris was well liked by all and will be greatly missed and can never be replaced as he was a true ROCKSTAR!!!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: whiteykr on July 05, 2021, 01:41:28 AM
Ed,Thanks for sharing the information.i would have loved to have been there.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: corbins on July 05, 2021, 06:38:11 PM
Never met him, sounds like a great guy.... gone too soon. Makes one think about how to treat people and help the hobby whenever the opportunity arises.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: shlb69 on July 07, 2021, 01:31:25 PM
Met him a couple of times and seemed like a good guy. Rest In Peace. 
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: mikeh on August 29, 2021, 05:28:24 PM
TTT for those that didn't hear about him. Thanks for opportunity to post here, but it would be nice to have a separate checkered flag forum (similar to the Boss 302 forum) so those that we have lost will not eventually scroll off into space.
Please??

fwiw Mike
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: 427hunter on August 30, 2021, 01:56:32 AM
I bought my 69 Gt500 from Chris, he was a super nice and honest guy.... A terrible loss!
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: Special Ed on August 30, 2021, 09:10:53 AM
Thanks mike for the sign u had about chris in upper corner of your boss 429 windshield at the kansas boss nats show last week. I am stopping by Browns auto body on my way home from boss nats show to help the family out.
Title: Re: Checkered Flag: Chris Brown (Browns auto body services)
Post by: mikeh on August 30, 2021, 02:02:27 PM
http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=16143.0