West Coast Dirt Track Series
Willow Springs, California
Brown Family Race
Joseph Brown Joseph "Joey" Francis Brown, 68, passed
away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born January 2nd to Joe C.
and Margaret Brown in Atascadero, Calif., but lived his entire life in
Paso Robles. He carried the fifth generation name of Joseph Brown. Joey
graduated from Paso Robles Union H.S. in 1966 celebrating his 50th
class reunion this year. He was proud to serve his country in the U.S.
Army. He completed his basic training at Ft. Ord and was stationed in
Vietnam from November 1968 to September 1969. His life consisted of
riding and racing motorcycles. Some of his racing highlights include
winning the 1972 Ascot Gold Cup TT and Houston Astrodome TT Junior
Nationals. He was also an avid off road racer. Joey also continued the
family tradition of being involved in the Paso Robles Pioneer Day
Parade showcasing his 1912 Indian motorcycle. Joey owned and operated
Brown's Cycles, a family business handed down from generation to
generation in Paso Robles from 1982 to 2014. He prided himself on
providing honest, quality service. The business continues to run today
with those same values. Joey was able to plan and attend the Brown's
Cycles Racer's Reunion held on October 15, 2016. The Reunion consisted
of his racing family and friends from over the years. The event was a
huge success with over 300 people in attendance, bringing many smiles
and memories to all. Joey was a devoted father and family man. He had a
passion for teaching others the love of riding and working on
motorcycles. All those who knew Joey will always remember the shop talk
and track days they shared with him. Joey is survived by Patty
Ferravanti, Arnette Demarest and Kathy Bryden Brown; sons: Ronnie,
Daniel and David; stepson: Ron Hinton; sisters: Patricia Silveira and
Janet Tullock.
Published in San Luis Obispo Tribune on Oct. 26, 2016
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