June 14, 1953 – May 18, 2022
William Joe Brown, 68, Sheridan, passed away on May 18, 2022 at his home.
He was born on June 14, 1953, in Tipton, Ind., to Omer and Joanna Mae (Powell) Brown. He attended Jackson Township schools and graduated from Hamilton Heights High School with the Class of 1972. He then furthered his education at I.U. Kokomo earning an Associate’s Degree in Skilled Trades.
He became employed at Chrysler Corporation at Kokomo, Ind., where he worked for over 38 years.
He married Rebecca Dee (Chattin) Brown on April 17, 2000, and together they enjoyed country living. They loved traveling their country roads in their golf cart, watching the farmers as they worked in their fields around them, and enjoying the peace of a nearby wooded area. William also enjoyed fishing, gardening, mowing, and taking care of his yard.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a daughter, Erika Matsunaga of Hendersonville, Tenn.; brothers, Jerry L. Brown of Cicero and Gary L. (Kathleen) Brown of Cicero; sisters, Linda (Tom) Castor of Cape Coral, Fla., Gloria (Dave) Beck of Brownsburg, Ind.; and grandchildren, Logan Matsunaga and Taylor Shanks.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry W. Brown.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Cicero United Methodist Church, 100 E. Jackson St., Cicero, with Pastor Neal Brown officiating. Burial will be at Cicero Cemetery. A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the services.
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel is entrusted with Mr. Brown’s care. You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.