Joseph Irby Brown Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Irby Brown of Bloomington, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 16, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Irby Brown to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Joseph is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Joseph's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Lester Brown and Mary Francis Brown (Hampton); and his significant other Kathie Kae Brown. He is survived by: his children, Joseph Brown, Jr., Jarrod Brown, Kenneth Allgood and Kayla Brown; and his siblings, David Brown, Paul Brown, Richard Brown, Bonnie Fitzpartrick and Helen Polk.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Powell (3000 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.