Frank Brown, Sr., 85, Lexington, Kentucky, a native of Springfield passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. He was a veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his parents, Derlin and Helene Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Brown; seven children, Laura Brown; Rick (Mary) Brown; Tom (Collette) Brown; Nancy (Kenny) Mims; Madeline (Bobby) Traylor; Frank (Michelle) Brown; Mary Alice (Butch) Koehler; also 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held on Tuesday, September 18, at 11 a.m. at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary with final resting place in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements made through Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass or Alzheimer’s Association Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Ln., Ste. 401, Louisville, Ky., 40205.