David Payton Brown

David Payton Brown, age 76, of Belcamp, MD passed away on December 2, 2017 at his home. Born in Olney, MD, he was the son of Thomas and Hilda (Thompson) Brown. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was an electrical engineer for BG&E for 31 years and started his career at BG&E after graduating from University of Maryland in the mid 1960’s. He started in the Power Department assisting industrial and agricultural customers with electrical energy solutions. Dave remained in that department throughout his career rising to supervisor of the Technology and Special Project Section. Dave was very proud that he was elected to represent the electric utility industry on the National Electric Code Board of Directors. Dave also worked with the automobile mfg’s developing the connection devices for electric cars to charge. He was also active in working with the 1st photo-cell mfg’s. Dave was very respected by his fellow employees and all whose lives he touched.

He was a member of the BGE Retirement Group, Parkinson's Foundation, National Electric Code Association, IEEE, and St Francis de Sales Church. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed boating, playing softball and spending time with his Family.

Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 11 years, Nancy M. Allegro-Brown; daughters, Tamara (Douglas) Showman of Eldersburg, Laura Kramer of Westminster and Christine (Alex) Tysowsky of Lake Oswego, OR; son, Anthony Allegro of Ashburn, VA; brothers, Ralph L. Brown of Shalimar, FL, James Ron (Gail) Brown of Centreville, MD and Charles Thomas (Yolande) Brown of San Antonio, TX; sister, Gloria (Robert) Saunders of Port Charlotte and sister in law Phyllis (Gene) Beachy of FL; and grandchildren, David, Samantha, Sarah, Rachel, Megan, Brandon and Isabella.

Contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY, 10018.