COLUMBUS, WI--Douglas Kimbrough Brown age 88, passed to his rest in Jesus on Friday, June 7, 2013 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1924 in Selma, AL to Harry Kimbrough and Mary Frances "Tiny" (Davis) Brown. Doug served in the US Army during WW II. He was married to Ardys Lorraine Bodtker on September 30, 1945 in Fletcher, NC. His career as a college science professor and administrator spanned forty years of service to Seventh-day Adventist colleges here in the U.S. for 24 years and overseas in East Asia, and the Caribbean for 16 years. Doug was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, most recently at the Beaver Dam Seventh-day Adventist church. He and Ardys looked forward with eager anticipation to the soon return of Jesus. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and would brag about their accomplishments to anyone who would listen. He was a master gardener and loved growing anything from fruits and vegetables to nuts and flowers all the while battling the local critters for his crops. Survivors include two sons, Doug (Millie) Brown of Dayton, OH and Steven (Debbie) Brown of Columbus; two daughters, Julie (Larry) Mowry of Naples, FL and Kathy (Doug) Bricker of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two brothers, Ted (Linda) Brown of Hudson, FL and Ken (Josie) Brown of Dade City, FL; one sister, June Thompson of Inverness, FL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Ardys, who was the love of his life, and his sister, Miriam Frith of Longmont, FL. A memorial service was held at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Beaver Dam. Pastor Adam Case and Pastor Steve Aust officiated. Doug will await the resurrection next to Ardys at the Bethany Cemetery, Town of Calamus.