Fred Brown Obituary

Fred S. Brown

Fred Stanley Brown joined his heavenly family on July 26th surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Greeneville, TN to Lula and Clifford Brown, Fred was one of 7 children, raised on a farm with dedication to the Lord's goodness, family and hard work. Fred met and married the love of his life, Patricia, in 1960, and spent the rest of their lives together, meeting her in heaven 1 year to the date she passed. A special ending to a special love story, while the story lives on and inspires all who loved them. Raising 4 children, Fred was a wonderful, loving, father, storyteller, excellent cook, talented and sought after in his line of work, and inspired those around him to live their most authentic life, with passion and dedication to success. His humor, commitment to family, love of gardening, blue grass music, generosity to others and teaching his children to always look for good and God wherever they went are just a few of the character traits they carry on in his memory. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Signature Health Care.

Fred leaves behind his friends and family, children Teresa (Monte) Massongill of Olive Branch, MS; Ronnie (Renee) Brown of Surgoinsville, TN; and Ginia (Brad) Johnston of Greeneville, grandchildren Christina (Landon) Anderson, Patrick (Ashley) Johnston, Monte (Logan) Massongill, Hayden (Brittani) Johnston, Anna (Logan) Teetz, Alyssa Johnston, and Halston Brown, brother John (Shirley) Brown, Sister in Law Sue (Jim) Brown, sister in law Debbie (Travis) Eskew, 18 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved family friends. Fred was met at the heavenly gates by the love of his life Patricia Brown, beloved son, Jimmy Brown, his parents Lula and Clifford Brown, brother Jim Brown, Bill (Becky)Brown, sisters Helen (Ed) Gammon, Wanda (Fred) Grills, Margaret (Buddy) Kinser, and a host of loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 4-7pm Thursday July 31, 2025 at Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service Downtown. The funeral service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joey Tillery. The graveside service will be at 11am Friday in Cross Anchor Cemetery. It is requested that family and friends meet at the funeral home Friday at 10:15am to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Johnston, Hayden Johnston, Monte Andrew Massongill, Jaxson Wisby, Brad Johnston, and Monte Massongill Sr. Honorary Pallbearer Denzil Hale and Barry Brown.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or plant a tree in Mr. Brown's memory at the Arbor Day Foundation.