Date Of Birth: February 13, 1946
Date Of Death: August 23, 2013
Feb. 13th, 1946 – Aug. 23rd, 2013
CONVERSE – Thomas “TOMâ€? C. Brown, Jr., 67, went to heaven on August 23rd at his home with his family around him.
Mr. Brown was born in Peru, IN to the late Thomas C. Brown Sr. and Betty (Stepler) Brown. Also the “Dad� that raised him the late Roscoe Simpson. He married Debbie “Suzi� Biggs on January 18th, 1975.
Tom graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1965. He served in the US Navy on the USS Essex. He was a founding member and President for many years of the Eastern Woodland Carvers Club that just celebrated its 25th anniversary. He is a member and past President of the exclusive national Caricature Carvers of America. A member of Boy Scouts of America becoming Eagle Scout, and earning the Silver Beaver as an adult leader. He belonged to Beer Can Collecters of America, and The American Legion. He worked for Chrysler Corp. in Kokomo.
Tom was honored to be given the prestigious Sagamores of Wabash by Indiana Govenor Frank O’Bannon in 2001. He was awarded the Ron Ryan Artistry in Wood Award in 2000 by the Dayton Carvers Guild.
Tom’s passions in addition to loving his family and friends, was being a collector of antiques and memorabilia with some of his favorites being Navy, Boy Scouts, Beer Cans, Coins and Carvings.
Tom is survived by his wife, Suzi, Converse; daughter Brandi, (David) Staudt, Jacksonville, FL; sons Tom Brown 3rd, Mier; Todd Brown, Converse; Scott (Lorie Bruning) Brown, Marion; Kevin (Nava) Brown, Marion; Cam (Saundra) Brown, Marietta, GA; sister Lana (Lee) Mauldon, Marion; niece Angie (Tommy) Caldwell, Marion; nephews Troy Kenyon, Marion; Ryan (Tina) Kenyon, Kokomo; Chris (Claudia) Kenyon, Zionsville; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. Brown Sr. and Betty (Stepler) Brown; also the “Dad� that raised him, Roscoe Simpson; sister Nita (Dave) Kenyon, Converse; ex-wife Leona Hart.
Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday August 27th at Converse Church of Christ, 301 E. Wabash St., Converse with Dana Biggs officiating.
Visitation will take place from 3pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm Monday August 26th and 10am to 11am on Tuesday August 27th at Converse Church of Christ.
Memorials can be made to Eastern Woodland Carvers Club, PO Box 139, Converse, IN. Arrangements are being handled by Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory. You can visit his online guestbook at www. indianafuneralcare.com to see the obituary and leave condolences.
Don Phyllis Caywood says
We know Tom will be greatly missed. Suzi you and Tom were the first people we meet when we came to Converse at the fair grounds for the first time when the show was held there. You made us feel like we had known you for ever and that is why Don joined the carving club. Everyone was so friendly. The thing we remember most about Tom is that contagious smile. You and your family are in our prayers and God be with each of you.
Max Janet Fraley says
Remembering a little boy that was always full of joy aka vim and vigor.
RIP.
Rev Bill Clevenger says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Toms family.
Rev and Mrs Bill Clevenger
Tom Biggs says
Death may have taken his body, but it cannot take his life. He lives on forever in our memories. RIP Tom Brown
Bobbie Gustin Terry says
Dear Friends:
All of you are in my prayers. I live very near Brandi Staudt and would like to hear from her. We are probably only 20 minutes away from where she lives. I am Susie Prickett’s sister and knew and loved Tommy, Nita and Lana very much. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Jim Hensley says
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolence. He will be remembered for the many lives he touched in such a postive way. My times of working with him with his many Eagle Scouts will remain a precious memory. We are all blessed to have known him. JH
Marian Conner Silvers says
I was so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Have fond memories of the fun we all had back in the day.
Lynn Pierce says
Love and prayers to the entire Brown Family. Tom was a very sweet man and a very talented carver. He will be greatly missed!