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Donald Edward Brown

1959 - 2025

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Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center - Franklin

300 South Morton St. (US 31)

Franklin, Indiana

Donald Brown Obituary

Donald Edward Brown, 66, of Greenwood, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Greenwood Health and Living Community.

He was born February 13, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN.

Donald was a 1977 graduate of Center Grove High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, the marching band, pep band and jazz band. He also attended the University of Evansville.

Donald had been an independent carpenter.

His favorite all time job was farming with Rex Richards and Greg Richards in White River Township, Johnson County, IN.

Survivors include his sister Rene S. Guy (Michael) of Greenfield, IN and his nephew Nathan William Guy of Greenwood, IN.

His parents William H. "Bill" Lemasters and Norma Jean (McConnell) Lemasters and his nephew Christopher Michael Guy preceded him in death.

A Celebration time of sharing and gathering with a luncheon will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12 Noon until 2PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street), in Franklin, IN.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Journal on Oct. 29, 2025.

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