Allen G. Brown, Jr. - Obituary

Allen G. Brown, better known as "Huckle" or "Brownie," passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at age 76, surrounded by family. He was a longtime resident of Lothian, MD and was born on October 9, 1949, in Washington, DC to Charlotte Arvella Southard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Jeanette, whom he married in December 1978. His three sons William “Bill” F. Luckett, David A. Brown (Michele) and Michael N. Brown (Kerrie) as well as his grandchildren Lou Brown, Brianna Brown and Kyle Stout. His stepfather William “Billy” Dove. His siblings John Brown, William Brown (Kathy), Denise Wells (Doug), Lynn Dove (Dr. Michael Edenfield) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Charlotte Dove and his sisters Phyllis Davidson and Anita Martin. Huckle was raised in Camp Springs and Clinton, Maryland by his devoted mother, Charlotte. As the eldest of seven siblings, he developed an early passion for tractors, trucks, and outdoor activities alongside his brothers and sisters. Demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude from a young age, he possessed a remarkable ability to repair various items. By his teenage years, he was rebuilding lawnmowers and car engines, as well as assembling salvaged vehicles to restore them to working condition. At 16, once he was able to drive, he took a job to help his mother support his siblings while continuing high school to graduate. After finishing high school, he began working in excavating and heavy equipment, launching his career by driving a dump truck for GLY Development and still doing mechanical work for family and friends. It was at GLY where he earned his second popular nickname “Brownie”. Brownie was GLY’s “Ace in the Hole.” Not only could he run circles around all the other drivers, only a few people there knew he could turn wrenches, including Buddy Farr. He knew Brownie had a keen mechanical and diagnostic ability on trucks and heavy equipment, mostly Mack’s and Caterpillars, but he really could fix anything you gave him. This was when he started making a name for himself in the DC Metro area. After several years at GLY, he joined Buddy Farr Excavating in 1977. Together with some colleagues, he helped build a shop in Forestville, MD, marking the beginning of his peak years. While Buddy was the owner, Huckle Brown essentially operated the business, serving as the mechanic for all trucks and equipment. More than just a parts changer, he specialized in diagnosing, rebuilding, and repairing machinery. For two decades, Huckle was the Lowboy Driver, proudly caring for a custom-built 1973 Mack R-600 Maxidyne that he personally picked up from the plant in Allentown, PA. That was his baby! He continued driving that truck for both GLY and Buddy Farr until 1993. He took on every role imaginable: welding, painting, using heavy machinery, driving a dump truck, and countless other tasks. He was a superb mentor for anyone eager to learn—so long as you could keep a steady hold on a flashlight! Brownie was known across the Metro area as the go-to expert for heavy equipment and trucks, taking on many side jobs in the 1980s. He earned his third nickname "Doc"; short for Dr. Brown because if he couldn't fix something, no one could. He joined Metrex Excavating and DC Materials in 1993, working on heavy equipment and trucks while mentoring younger mechanics. Later, he managed the Topsoil plant at Daisy Lane until retiring in 2018, increasing its profits substantially during his tenure… One thing he was strict about was tailgate etiquette—slamming it meant being banned from the yard! Huck’s main interests revolved around automobiles. He had a passion for classic cars, street rods, and he loved building vehicles. Circle track racing and riding motorcycles also brought him joy. In his twenties, Huck and some friends built a few race cars that they competed with at local tracks on weekends, often spending evenings after work making repairs and improvements. It was at one of these races in the late 1970s where he met the love of his life Jeanette, who would become his wife. After marrying, they settled in Lothian, MD, and remained there to raise their family. Known as a strong man and a good man, He was both a devoted husband and father. He was a great cook, a skill he picked up from his mother. If someone wronged him, he wasn’t shy about speaking up. He instilled important values in his sons, teaching them to respect women, appreciate the value of money, maintain a solid work ethic, and to always stand up for their beliefs. Huck also taught his boys how to float gears with a Jake brake, how to weld and how to turn wrenches. More importantly he taught them how to be a man’s man. He also enjoyed spending time with his entire family on Sundays at Granny’s house. Huckle fully supported his eldest son Bill at the Special Olympics every year at the Naval Academy. He may have had a rough and tough exterior, but if you cracked him, he was a loving man and a softy for animals, especially his dogs. He cared deeply for his grandchildren and enjoyed spoiling and spending time with them, particularly during the holidays. He valued Lou and B.B.’s weekly visits and took pride in making those occasions special. His service will be private. A celebration of life will be held on November 8, 2025, at 1:30pm at the American Legion Post 226, 830 E. Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Special Olympics in Maryland.