Mr. Larry Floyd Brown

Larry Floyd Brown was born to Ethel and Floyd Brown on January 11, 1941. He and his brother grew up in Albertville and, although a lot has changed since he was born, one thing has stayed constant, good ole LB. On September 5, 1965 Larry married the love of his life, Linda Sue Word and together they had three children and one granddaughter. The Browns spent the majority of their life in Guntersville where Larry has very much enjoyed lake life with his family and supporting his community through service, leadership roles, and coaching youth sports, but none of this compares to the lives he has changed through pharmacy. Larry attended Howard College during their name change to Samford University and graduated pharmacy school in 1968. All through school, Larry worked to pay for his education. Working so hard to become a pharmacist helped to expand his willingness to go the extra mile for people in need. He started his career at Rexall Drugs in Arab for several years and in 1972 bought the old Griffith Pharmacy in downtown Guntersville from Charlie Griffith. This pharmacy became known as Brown’s Discount Drugs and was in business until around 1996 when it sold. Brown’s Discount Drugs was a staple for Guntersville, as was the staff that ran it. Larry Brown led by example. ‘Doc Brown’ as he was known, oftentimes dispensed prescriptions and would “hold tickets”, knowing he’d never see payment– it was just the right thing to do. Larry is a true example of what a good pharmacist should be. He is described by those who know him as caring, loyal, kind-hearted, honest, and a good friend. A true mentor to others in pharmacy, Larry has guided the careers of many of the profession’s leaders. Coaching little league was something that Larry cherished in his younger years, He was humbled at the opportunity to be an example to children and to teach them that good sportsmanship was more important than winning a game. In 1983, Larry was appointed to the Guntersville Electric Board and was a member for 13 years before he was named manager in 1996, overseeing their move to a new, larger facility. He also served on the Board of Directors for Home Bank of Guntersville for a decade. Larry loved seeing his community grow and, under his leadership, they saw many successes. Service to his profession was important too and he served as president of the Marshall County Pharmaceutical Association for eight years. Larry possesses a unique way of making others feel appreciated and valued, always taking the time to offer an encouraging word, a hug, or even a prod with his cane when needed. Without him, many of those who now serve others through pharmacy would most certainly have taken other paths. Because of the example he set, and his willingness to lead the way for others, Larry Brown has left an indelible impression on pharmacy in Alabama. Family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to: Marshall County Auburn Club (scholarship / pharmacy students) P.O. Box 633 Guntersville, AL 35976 Guntersville First United Methodist Church 539 Gunter Ave. Guntersville, AL 35978 Alabama Pharmacy Association Scholarship Fund 1211 Carmichael Way Montgomery, AL 36106-3672 Donate online at aparx.org

Mr. Larry Floyd Brown

January 11, 1941 - September 8, 2018