Charles R. Brown

Charles R. Brown, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 28, 2013. He was born in West Chester on May 31, 1935 to Jesse and Ethel (Gundler) Brown. On August 7, 1953 he married his "lovely bride" Mildred Brock and they were happily married for 43 years. Charles was employed as an electrician at Wente Construction and Miami University, and was a lifetime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, and was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Murphy) Cheek, and Julie (Tom Gish) Roberts; 6 grandchildren, Ronnie (Laura) Cheek, Amy (Jason) Howard, Stephanie (Brandon Harvey) Roberts, Stacy (Scott) Caron, Tim (Carey Smith) Cheek, Jesse (Trisha "Star") Roberts; 8 great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Christian Cheek, Hailie and Jonathan Howard, Madison and Mason Lee, Grant Smith, and Riker Roberts; 2 brothers, Daniel (Joyce) Brown, and James Brown; and special nieces, nephews, and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Brown; his parents; 2 brothers, Harold and Fred Brown; and two sisters, Louise O'Neal, and Mary Lou Brown.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Scott Miller of Timberhill Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, PO Box 633597 Cincinnati, OH 45263 or Hospiceofcincinnati.org. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Ft. Hamilton Hospital ICU, IMC, the 5th Floor staff, and Dr. Chetna Mital for their care and compassion.