Rev. Charles Edward Brown, 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 25, 1940, in Adair County, KY to the late Earl and Ellen Bedwell Brown.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church and a faithful man of God. He was called to preach the gospel in 1970 and preached his first sermon on June 27, 1970, he went on to pastor many churches in the area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginseng digging, gardening, telling stories and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 66 years: Shirley Pyles Brown of Columbia, KY
3 children: Kenny Brown (Becky) of Knifley, KY, Larry Brown (Patty) of Russell Springs, KY, and Virginia Hatfield of Knoxville, TN
15 grandchildren: Brian Brown, Casey Brown, Kenny Wayne Brown (Bekah), Annie Eads (Richard), Charles Brown (GariAnna), JoJo Brown, DeNero Brown, Terrell Brown, Jimmy Brown, Makayla Brown, Nick Brown, Shannon Curry (Mike), Amanda Cook (Todd), Amanda Streeval, and Chasity Streeval
19 great-grandchildren (one on the way) & 1 great-great-grandchild
6 siblings: Doris McAnelly of Columbia, KY, Sue Clarkston of Knifley, KY, Midge Rosenberger (Don) of Indiana, Jimmy Brown (Debbie) of Columbia, KY, Herschel Brown (Jeanette of Columbia, KY and George Brown (Carol) of Columbia, KY
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children: Danny and Jackie Brown and four siblings: Gordon, Glen and John Brown, and Voicel Sanders.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Brown and Bro. Richard Fuller officiating
Burial: New Hope Cemetery
Visitation: Monday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Tuesday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Charles Brown, Brian Brown, Kenny Wayne Brown, Elijah Curry, Trevin Pierce, and Tanner Pierce
Honorary pallbearers: Terrell and Jimmy Brown
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
