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Rev. Charles Edward Brown, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2025)

Rev. Charles Edward Brown of Columbia passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11amCT on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Bro. Jerry Brown and Bro. Richard Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue Tuesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


He was born on October 25, 1940, in Adair County, KY to the late Earl and Ellen Bedwell Brown.

Mr. Brown was a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church and a faithful man of God. He was called to preach the gospel in 1970 and preached his first sermon on June 27, 1970, he went on to pastor many churches in the area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginseng digging, gardening, telling stories and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years Shirley Pyles Brown of Columbia, KY; three children Kenny Brown (Becky) of Knifley, KY, Larry Brown (Patty) of Russell Springs, KY, and Virginia Hatfield of Knoxville, TN; fifteen grandchildren Brian Brown, Casey Brown, Kenny Wayne Brown (Bekah), Annie Eads (Richard), Charles Brown (GariAnna), JoJo Brown, DeNero Brown, Terrell Brown, Jimmy Brown, Makayla Brown, Nick Brown, Shannon Curry (Mike), Amanda Cook (Todd), Amanda Streeval, and Chasity Streeval; nineteen great grandchildren and one on the way; one great great grandchild; six siblings Doris McAnelly of Columbia, KY, Sue Clarkston of Knifley, KY, Midge Rosenberger (Don) of Indiana, Jimmy Brown (Debbie) of Columbia, KY, Herschel Brown (Jeanette of Columbia, KY and George Brown (Carol) of Columbia, KY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children Danny and Jackie Brown and four siblings Gordon, Glen and John Brown, and Voicel Sanders.

Pallbearers will be Charles Brown, Brian Brown, Kenny Wayne Brown, Elijah Curry, Trevin Pierce, and Tanner Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Terrell and Jimmy Brown.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com


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Rev. Charles Edward Brown, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2025)



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