Ernest Nolan Brownlee, Jr.'s Obituary
Dr. Ernest Nolan Brownlee Jr peacefully passed away on the evening of June 19, 2018, in Arlington, TX, at the age of 66. He was born to Mr. Ernest Brownlee and Mrs. Rebecca Brownlee (née Pierce), in Dallas, TX on May 13, 1952. He married Susan Sturdivan on June 8, 1974, with whom he shared over 40 years of his life. Ernest is survived by his spouse Susan; his sister, Kathi [Richard] Sale; and his children, Kristi [Jesse] Thrasher and Ernest III. He was preceded in death by his sister Karen Baccellieri and his parents. Ernest was a resident of Sunnyvale, TX for most of his adult life, where he owned a small ranch and horse farm. He moved to Arlington, TX to better accommodate his need for continued medical care and oversight. Ernest was a physician who practiced psychiatric medicine in North Texas for over 35 years. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University, trained at University of Texas Medical Branch, and completed his residency at Timberlawn Hospital. He was among the many early LGBTQ+ allies in North Texas psychiatric medicine, and made efforts to instill in his peers the principle that compassion is the most impactful substance that a doctor can prescribe. A graveside service will be held Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery in Dallas at 2:00 PM in the Garden of Compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Science Foundation at: https://www.brainsciencefoundation.org/donate/ The family would like extend its gratitude to Arlington Villa for the quality of care that they provided for Ernest in his final days.
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