Melvin O. Brown

Melvin O. Brown, 91, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born October 17, 1928 to Ira Newton Brown and Fannie Brown. Melvin had been a resident of Avon Park since 1991 having come from Hollywood, FL, where he retired from the City of Hollywood Water Department after 32 years. He was of Baptist Faith and loved working on cars. He is survived by his Wife of 70 years- Peggy Brown of Avon Park; Daughter-Karen Fields (Ken) of Avon Park; Son- Roger Brown (Theresa) of Avon Park; Sisters-Wilma Harding; Hazel Miller; Barbara Lee; Charlotte Puzak; Brothers-Carl Brown; Larry Brown; 6 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.  Melvin is preceded in death by Parents-Ira and Fannie Brown; Son-Ronald Wayne Brown; Grandson-David Brown; Brother-Junior Brown; Sisters – Wilodean, Sandra, Opal and Agnes. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park, FL, with family receiving friends beginning at 12:00 noon.  Entombment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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