Charles Brown Obituary
He is survived by his sister, Cathy (Brown) Goodwin of Decatur, Alabama. He is preceded in death by father, James Brooks Brown; mother, Janie Lucille Brown; brothers, James Brown Jr. and Michael Brown; and sisters, Diane Brown Posey, Susan Brown Cartwright and Sandra Brown Trent.
Charlie was a United States Army Veteran and was employed as a truck driver and construction worker throughout most of his life. He was baptized at a young age in the Church pf Christ.
His hobbies included working on cars, helping with horses, farming and backhoe work. He loved country music and lived in Colorado and Tennessee throughout his life.
A memorial service with his family will be held at Grassy Church of Christ in Arab, Alabama on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flower the family request contributions be made in Charlie's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tn 38105.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Chip Fugate
October 1, 2025
Charlie was my brother Keith's best friend 's for many years. Charlie had great big personality an a kind heart.
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Betty Fisher
September 28, 2025
My condolences to the Brown family & all that knew him. He will be missed!
Shirley Miller Cyr
September 25, 2025
You will be missed so much Charlie, you were always there for everyone no matter what was needed from someone, you were always there with a helping hand. Love you and will miss you deeply.
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