Stacy Brown

Stacy Brown, 77, of Arlington, Texas peacefully found his way to the gates of heaven on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born in Atlanta, TX to Weyman and Ruth Brown on July 14, 1942. He is survived by two daughters, Dana Downs and husband Kenneth of Arlington, TX and Melissa Brown of Quitman, TX, brother Mike Brown and wife Reta of Holly Lake Ranch, TX, sister Sandra Wellborn of Rehoboth Beach, DE and several nieces and nephews. Stacy was a proud grandfather to Colby Tolbert, Dillon Tolbert, Brandon Tolbert, Ashley Tolbert, Tara Cade and Sherie Januta, in addition to 11 great-grandchildren. His survivors also include an endless list of friends which he considered his family as well. For 55 years, he owned and operated Antique Auto Supply in Arlington, TX. He was a 50 year member of the Early Ford V8 Club and a 25 year member of the Dallas Model A Club. He was a proud graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1960 and was actively involved in the AHS Alumni Association. He was also a General Motors retiree. To say his was a life well-lived is an understatement! Anyone who knew our Dad knows he lived by his own set of rules & conduct and he definitely created his own definition of 'stubbornness'. His knowledge of antique car parts was so extensive, he was called a legend by many. He was the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles and was once featured on the TV show, Texas Country Reporter. Dad was a master at storytelling and was in charge of some crazy antics, which usually left you asking the question 'how did you NOT end up in jail?!' His main love was treasure hunting with his friends and going to swap meets. He spent years traveling the United States rummaging through old buildings and warehouses looking for old car parts and memorabilia to purchase. He hit many jackpots along the way! He loved Willie Nelson and Tom T. Hall. His favorite song was Willie's version of 'I Did It My Way' and he forced his kids and grand-kids to memorize every single word of every song by Tom T. Hall. He also loved meeting new people, playing poker and practical jokes, Blue Bell ice cream & Dr. Pepper, everything Arlington, watching old movies and playing old records. Growing up, he was the most loving, one of a kind, trouble-making kind of Dad that a girl could ever ask for! Our days were filled with a lot of singing and dancing and making lifelong memories. When you grow up and travel around Texas with 'car club' people as a kid, it was always a new adventure and a guaranteed good time especially when you get to ride in the back of a rumble seat, for hours on end, surrounded by the sound of aw-ooga horns! He always let his family know how important they were to him. So, to his endless group of friends, I sincerely hope you also know how important you were to him. I personally want to thank you for loving him, accepting him and for supplying him with the countless stories that helped him love life so much! He always taught us...If you are going to do something, do it BIG and do it RIGHT! If you so desire, please add your own personal stories & adventures. I have way too many of my own to list. We are planning to have a Celebration of Life event in his honor once we are allowed to gather again. Details of this are to be announced. You are my sunshine, Dad, and we will miss you immensely. Wade Family Funeral Home 817-274-9233