Michael Dean Brown, 61, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Michael was a native of Roan Mountain, Tennessee and worked the majority of his life as a roofing contractor.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Fern Kenneth Brown and Lockie May Merritt Brown; brothers, Larry Brown, Joel Brown, Kenneth Brown, Anthony Brown and his twin, Steve Brown; grandson, Joshua Isaac and brother-in-law, Gary Wishon.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Brown; son, Ricky Brown and wife, Tonya of Elizabethton; daughters, Cathy Brown of Johnson City, and Patricia Brown Martinez and husband, Javier of Unicoi; brother, Mitchell Brown and Shirley Miller of Elizabethton; sisters, Linda Taylor and husband, June, and Brenda Perkins all of Roan Mountain; grandchildren, Jacob Brown, Brandon Brown, Richelle Brown, Shayleigh Martinez, Chelsea Martinez, and Talia Martinez; brother-in-law, Cecil Wishon; sister-in-law, Jane Greer; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the American Red Cross and the Johnson City Fire Department and Terry Potter
The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Tribute Funeral & Cremation Services chapel in Gray. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Steve Nauman officiating. Graveside service will be following the funeral service at Perry Cemetery in Roan Mountain. Pallbearers will be selected from family members.
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Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Brown family. 240 Suncrest St., Johnson City, TN 423-207-0771.