Allan McDorman Brown, 88, formerly of 240 Fischer Street, Wilmington, Ohio, recently of Garbry Ridge Assisted Living, Piqua, Ohio, was born into heaven Saturday January 18, 2003 at 6:45 AM at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. His wife of 64 years, Merdith Bogan Brown survives. They were married December 29, 1939 at Merdith's home, near Clarksville, Ohio. Mr. Brown was born August 14, 1914, in Xenia, Ohio, the son of the late J. Roger and Rhea McDorman Brown. He and his father owned Brown's Office Supply Store in Wilmington for 45 years. He attended Wilmington City Schools, Miami University and The Ohio State University. He was a Boy Scout and served on this area's council. He was a member of The Wilmington Rotary Club, The Elks Lodge, and Hospice of Clinton County. He was the first treasurer of the Wilmington Band Club. He was a member of the Wilmington United Methodist Church for over 60 years. He loved tennis and played many years, winning the Clinton County tournament several times. He was a talented jazz Trumpet player and played in the Bill Weigel Jazz Band in Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Harriet Brown of Columbus, Ohio a daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and John H. Bunn of Troy, Ohio. Five grandchildren: Jared W. Bunn, Sarah E. Bunn, Justin A. Bunn, Cathy and Jennifer Brown. Services will be held Sunday January 26, 2003 at 1:00PM at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with Pastor John Jung officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Wilmington, Ohio at a later date.