Wayne Edward Brown

Wayne Edward Brown, age 69, of Palm Bay, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Holmes Medical Center, Melbourne, FL after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Cass City,on August 23, 1943, the son of the late Willis and Loretta (Jackson) Brown. He married Jill Parker on October 9, 1965 in Sacramento, CA.

He is survived by his wife, Jill, sons, Jeff (Jennifer) Brown of Macclenny, FL and Mark Brown of Palm Bay, FL, grandchildren, Jared, Justin and Jack Brown of Macclenny, a sister, Linda Mika (John Ellis) of Oxford, MI, a brother, Morris Brown of Cass City and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by a sister, Wanda (Tino) Benitez.

Wayne graduated from Cass City High School in 1962 and attended Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, In 1963 he entered the U S Air Force via the military draft where he remained for over 20 years. His numerous duty assignments included bases in Texas, Japan, California, Nebraska, Thailand, Massachusetts and finally Florida, where he retired in December 1983. Wayne also served his country during the Vietnam War in 1971 - 1972. Throughout his career, he worked with military intelligence units and retired with the Air Force Tactical Applications Center, Patrick AFB, Cocoa Beach, FL. After his military service, he worked for DBA Systems in Melbourne and Harris Corporation in Palm Bay, retiring in February 2005.

Wayne was an avid sports fan throughout his life and especially loved baseball and basketball. He excelled in both sports in high school and later played some baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies minor league organization. Wayne also umpired and coached many young baseball players during their Little League years in Florida. He was also a member of several organizations, including AFA, VFW, Moose Lodge and American Legion.

Visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2013 at Thabet Funeral Home, Cass City, from 5 until 8 PM. A commital service will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11 AM at Elkland Township Cemtery. Honor service by members of the Cass City VFW Post 3644 and members of the U S Air Force.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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