Charles "Charlie" Brown's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Athens, Tennessee

Charles "Charlie" Brown

February 26, 1943 - September 22, 2025 (82 years old)

Athens, Tennessee

Charles "Charlie" Brown's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Athens, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens

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Charles "Charlie" Brown

February 26, 1943 - September 22, 2025 (82 years old)

Athens, Tennessee

Charles Brown Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Charles Brown of Athens, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Charles left this world on September 22, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Ruby Miller Brown; his wife Linda Wilson Brown; and his sister Cecilia Jack. He is survived by: his children, Traci Hill (Louis) of Philadelphia, TN and Travis Brown of Riceville; his brother Gary Brown of Johnson City, TN; his mother-in-law Ruth Wilson of Riceville; his grandchildren, Lindsey Branam (Jason), Lauren Stett (John) and Bayli Farmer (Austin); his great grandchildren, Landon Maggard, Kelbi Maggard, Pike Branam, Parker Stett and Paisley Stett; and his sisters-in-law, Kathy Lee (Jimmy) of Riceville and Donna Kettenbeil (Mark) of Ten Mile, TN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens (1010 S White St, Athens, TN 37303). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the McMinn Memory Gardens (1727-1739 Co Rd 560, Athens, TN 37303).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens



Fri

Sep 26

Visitation

Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens
1010 S White St, Athens, TN 37303

Sat

Sep 27

Funeral service

McMinn Memory Gardens
1727-1739 Co Rd 560, Athens, TN 37303

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