Eddie Dean Brown, 85, Warren, received his eternal reward at 10:20 am on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Heritage Pointe. He was born in Peru on Monday, June 1, 1936, to Owen and Mary Alice (Doud) Brown. He was married to Bonnie Brown, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2016.
Eddie graduated from Marion High School in 1954. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1955-1956 in Missouri, Louisiana, and Germany. Following his honorable discharge, he worked at Fisher Body (Marion) for 33 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member and pastor of First Baptist Church (Gas City), Mississinewa 1812, American Legion Van Buren Post, and Promised Land Singers Gospel Quartet.
Eddie enjoyed attending Cowboy Church and especially playing in the Cowboy Band at Grace Community Church. He was a lifetime musician and played the drums and bass guitar.
Survivors include his sons, Larry Brown of Westfield, Jeff (Mary) Brown of Indianapolis, and Tracey (Staci) Brown of Warren; daughters, Lesa (Mark) Grant of Mullica Hill, NJ, and Deana (Buck) Simpkins of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and sister-in-law, Barbara Brown of Marion.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmie Brown; and grandson, Travis Simpkins.
The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
On Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the funeral home, visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm with the funeral service starting at 12:30 pm to celebrate Eddie’s life. Pastor Tom Mansbarger and Pastor Ginny Soultz will be officiating with burial following at Marion National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Travis Simpkins Memorial Fund, c/o Community Foundation of Grant County, 505 W. 3rd St., Marion, IN 46952.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Heritage Pointe for their excellent care.
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