Michael Edward Brown of St. Cloud, FL passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 after an illness at the age of 82.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 2 years, Ruth Brown; He was a proud Father of Amy Brown of St. Cloud, FL, Mike Brown (Alescia Brown) of Keystone Heights, FL, Dan Brown of St. Cloud, FL, Trudy Brown of Orlando, FL and Stephen Brown of St. Cloud, FL; who he had with his wife of 53 years that preceded him in death, Janice Lynn Brown; two grandchildren, Michael Brown and Sydney Thomas; and by his brothers Dave Brown, Bob Brown and his sister Sally Genova.
Mike was born on June 6, 1941 in Detroit, MI. He was raised in Miami, FL by his parents, Sidney and Betty Brown. While attending the University of Florida, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. While attending UF he and a group of students traveled to the Worlds Fair in New York City to find summer jobs. This is where he met his future wife, Janice. Mike and his family moved to St. Cloud in 1978 from South Florida.
He and his wife Janice started their nursery business, Sunshine Greenery (45 years – Home Of The Beauties) which he ran up until his death. He was a Family Man, Businessman, Comedian, Athlete, Fisherman, Lover of all things fun and delicious sweets. He attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he was loved by many and met his current wife Ruth.
A visitation is scheduled for September 22, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, located at 2000 Thirteenth Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769.
A burial services will be scheduled for September 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, located at 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled for September 23, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. and it will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3383 Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772