Nash L. “Larry” Brown, 93 of Gainesville, passed away on March 9, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center with his wife of 65 years, Mary Ellen, his Pastor and Wife at his side. Lt. Brown was a B-24 pilot in World War II, Korean War and a Vietnam Veteran. The last 15 years of his service were with the National Security Agency where he traveled all over the world gathering information. He had a break in service in 1950-1953 when he was a Police Officer for the Gainesville Police Department. He was called back to active duty during the Korean War in 1953. Following retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a Security Guard at the VA Hospital and retired after 13 years there. He leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Ellen Brown of Gainesville, Fl. and many dear friends and fellow veterans. Services will be Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 9:30 a.m at North Gainesville Baptist Church-6203 NW 39th Ave. Gainesville, FL., with visitation at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Gary Manning officiating. Burial with be at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Honors.
