David W. Brown, of Smyrna, and formerly of the Camden-Wyoming area, passed away on Tuesday May 25, 2010 at Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 59.

He was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and had been employed for many years as an equipment operator for Adel Construction.

He had a love for standard-bred horse racing and was most often found riding in his old pickup with his dog and riding buddy, Baxter the Boxer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Brown; his brother, Ronnie Brown; and a step-daughter, Amber Tompkins.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal H. Brown; a son, Ronnie Brown, of Rehoboth; two step-sons, Joshua Wiley, of Smyrna; and Matthew Wiley, of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Steve Brown, of MD; two sisters, Joy Dill, of Camden; and Diane Sheltise, of MD; and three grandchildren, Jadyn Brown; Sevyn Tompkins; and Bryndan Tompkins.

Services will be private.

If desired, contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

To send a letter of condolence, visit www.delmarvaobits.com.

Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.

(05/27/10)