Melvin Brown, age 88, was born on November 20, 1935, to Clinton and Christine Brown in Dayton, OH. He passed away on August 20, 2024, at his home in Crossville, TN surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by his children Ricky Brown, Dora (Brown) Sherrill, and Shane Brown; grandchildren Ashley Sherrill, Mark Sherrill, and 5 other grandchildren; sister Peggy (Brown) Brock; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Clinton Roscoe Brown and Christine (Frye) Brown; brothers Carl Brown and Marvin Brown; and sisters Sue (Brown) Newberry and Wanda (Brown) Sauder.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11a-1p, with the service to follow at 1p, Mark Hall officiating. He will be laid to rest in Mayland Cemetery immediately following the service.