William "Buddy" George Brown

William "Buddy" Brown, 75, of Callahan, California, found peace under the towering pines on July 19th, 2023. He passed away at the Northern California Veterans Home in Redding. Buddy was born July 2nd, 1949, to William E. and Emma Mackey Brown in Burns, Oregon. He now joins his three beloved older siblings, Harry, Charles "Buck", and June, in eternal rest. Buddy is survived by his three children, Kent Brown, Bryan Brown, and Angela McKnight, and former wife, Karen Brown. He also left behind eight loving grandchildren, Haylee, Mya, Jaiden, Cody, Aliya, Kayla, Logan, and Bryan Jr. Upon graduation from Etna High School, Buddy worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He was soon thereafter drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served in the 101st Airborne Division. Buddy was sent overseas to Germany and then to Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. After returning from Vietnam, he made his home in Etna, California. Forever a hardworking man, Buddy rejoined the workforce by logging, running a cat, or falling timber until he found his passion for driving a log truck. Later, he and his father built many roads and installed many ditch systems for AP Cattle Company, Noyes Valley Cattle Company, and the Hjertager Mill properties. Additionally, Buddy drove log trucks for George Mott and Vernon Gilmore. Towards the end of his working years, he became the owner and operator of a gypo log truck service alongside his brother Buck. Buddy was an avid outdoorsman and spent a considerable amount of time hunting and fishing in his off-season. He knew his way around horses and appeared to enjoy a special connection with nature and the animals found in Scott Valley. While traversing throughout the country, Buddy was known to have an ice-cold "Oly" close by. In his later years, he discovered he was made for beach life and loved to have his toes in the sand at South Padre Island, Texas. Buddy will be laid to rest in Etna Cemetery alongside his dear parents and siblings. Per his final wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Buddy's name to Madrone Hospice (255 Collier Circle, Yreka) or a Veteran's organization of one's choice.

William "Buddy" George Brown

July 2, 1949 - July 19, 2023