Howard D. Brown, 91, of West Melbourne, FL, formerly of Bedford, IN, and Bloomington, IN, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Vitas Hospice Care, Rockledge, FL.
Born Oct. 10, 1932, Howard was the son of D. Harold and Thelma Isis (Howard) Brown. He was a 1950 graduate of Shawswick High School. On Feb. 3, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Marie Fountain. They were married for 53 years. Following her death in April of 2004, he married Maxine Darnofall on Dec. 19, 2004. She also preceded him in death on May 22, 2015.
Mr. Brown was a machinist for Indiana University and retired after 25 years of service in 1992. Hobbies included quartet singing, camping, Auxiliary Police, and shuffleboard. He was immersed into Christ Jesus in 1951 and, at the time of his death, served as an elder for the Christian Church at Palm Shores, FL.
Survivors include three daughters: Kim (David) Powell of Culver, IN, Pamela (Scott) Rolfe of The Villages, FL, Benita Brown of Bloomington, IN; one son, Rodney Brown of Sedalia, MO; one stepdaughter; Judy (Jerry) McIntyre of Cincinnati, OH, two stepsons; Terry (Mary) Darnofall of Raleigh, NC, Bill (Debra) Darnofall of Coer D-Alene, ID, 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, one sister, and numerous other relatives. In addition to his parents and both wives, he was preceded in death by two children-in-law, one grandchild, and one sister.
Memorial services will be conducted at Leatherwood Christian Church, 3518 Leatherwood Rd., Bedford, IN. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with interment of ashes afterward.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Palm Shores, 4580 N. Hwy 1, Palm Shores, FL. 32935.
