Roy Donald Brown Snake , age 76 passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. He was born April 28, 1936 in Arcadia, and a lifetime resident. Roy as a member of the Church of Nazarene of Arcadia. Snake as his friends called him, was a graduate of DeSoto High School, Class of 1955 and was quarterback for the DeSoto Bulldogs. His love of football transended into being a huge Florida Gators fan. He owned and operated the Palm House Restaurant in Arcadia. Snake served our country in the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Libby Baker Brown of Arcadia, one son Matthew (Kathy) Brown of Sarasota, FL., one daughter Angie (Dwayne) Anderson of Sarasota, FL.; two sisters Cleo Westberry and Doris Beard both of Arcadia, Fl.; six grandchildren Chad Brown, Brennan Anderson, Bradley Anderson, Brett Anderson, Joshua Bowen and Courtney Campbell; two great grandchildren Elijah Bowen and Jasmine Campbell; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Altsie and Judy Irene Drawdy Brown, brother William Bill Brown, sister Destie Williams, brother in laws Irvin Westberry and Bill Beard. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at the Church of Nazarene, 132 W. Gibson St., Arcadia. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11:00AM at the church will Pastor Mick Orr officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Tidewell Hospice, 917 N. Arcadia Ave., Arcadia, FL. 34266 Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes are in charge of the arrangements.