Meredith A Brown (“Brownie”), 81, of Goodyear, Arizona and former resident of Wabash and Huntington, Indiana died at his home on Friday, April 6th at 12:15 p.m.. He was born March 5, 1937 in Marion, Ohio to George and Mabel (James) Brown.Brownie was a graduate of Huntington High School and received his associate degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married Barbara Hart on May 28, 1955. Brownie worked at Wabash Magnetics for 36 years as Data Processing Manager. In 1996, he was elected Clerk Treasurer of the City of Wabash; serving in that capacity for 16 years, retiring in 2012.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Brown, Goodyear. His daughter Sheri (Tim) Niccum, Goodyear, and his son Gregg (Denise) Brown, Mason, Ohio, five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, two sisters Sharon (Jerry) Helvie, rural Huntington and Marsha (Duane) Rhamy, rural Wabash. He was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Dick and Jerry Brown.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on Monday, April 30th 10:30 a.m. at Grandstaff – Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash with Pastor John Cook and Rev. Larry Ray officiating. Friends may call 9-10:30, Monday, April 30, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the First United Methodist Church or Animal Shelter of Wabash County.
The memorial guest book for Brownie can be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com