Brown, Carl R. SMSgt USAF (American Flag) - December 8, 2020 - of Pendleton, NY- Beloved husband of Jacqueline L. (nee Hines) Brown. Devoted father of Michelle (David) Kolacz and Michael (Tina) Brown. Loving Papa of Kayla and Alyssa Kolacz, Paul and Taylor Swartz and Jordan and Justin Brown. Dear brother to Kelly (Pam Shewan) Brown and the late Candy Hennessey. Brother in law of John Hennessey and Marilyn (late John) Jacobi. Cherished cousin to Maureen (nee Harris) Cox . Survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Buffalo , NY in august 7, 1944. Carl was a graduate of Buffalo State College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He also served as SMSgt 107th ARW located in Niagara Falls ANG Base. During the Pueblo crisis of 1968, he was deployed with members of the 107th FG to the Kusan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Carl was the Secretary of the Retired Air Force Technicians and former Secretary of the Pendleton Veterans Association. He was also a member of the Pendleton Board of Elections and was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood Ave. on Saturday, December 12th from 1 to 4 PM. Carl will be honored with a private Funeral Service and Interment at the newly built Western New York National Veterans' Cemetery in Pembroke, New York. NYS Reopening Guidelines will be followed, where face masks and social distancing will be required. Due to capacity restrictions, we appreciate your patience if entry to the funeral home is delayed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carl's memory to Pendleton Veterans Association (6570 Campbell Blvd., Lockport, NY 14094). Please share condolences at www.mertzfh,com