He was a high school coach and teacher and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid reader, loved fishing and history, was an excellent cook and loved a good political argument. Mike was a very quiet person who dearly loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Ruby Barrett Brown of Monticello; one brother, Bruce Brown and wife Lisa of Monticello; one sister, Cherie Brown of Monticello; one nephew Barrett Brown and fiancee Meri Whitney Zieman; one niece, Rachel Kellum and husband John David of Monticello; and a special friend, Mary Claire Smith.
Condolences(33)
Pam Leeper
, AR Friday, February 21, 2014 Cheri and family,Sorry for your loss. Will be lifting all of you up in prayer.
HAZEL POTTS
montricello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Dear Mrs Ruby and familyI was so sorry to hear of your dear son going home to be with the Lord My prayers and ;thoughts are with you at this time. May you find comfort in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
linda wooldridge
warren, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2014 Thinking of you during this difficult timeSharon Smith
Strong, AR Monday, February 17, 2014 Mike was a special person. I enjoyed working with himat Strong Schools.
Rose Marie Marques Shinley
Stuttgart, AR Monday, February 17, 2014 Mike and I were classmates at Lakeside School in Lake Village since the first grade, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a good student and person. My condolences go out to his family and friends. ~Rest in Peace, Mike~Brad Slatton
Briscoe, TX Monday, February 17, 2014 So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I coached with Mike at Strong in the early 90's. I was a young coach and appreciated his wisdom and support. God BlessSaul & Brenda Lusk
Strong-Huttig, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 We are saddened to hear of the passing of "Coach Brown". We had the pleasure of working with him in Strong where he not only taught our children, Saul Jr. (Trey) & Rosetta but also coached Trey in football. To the family & Mary Claire - hold dear to your precious memories.Kathy McKinney peters
Little rock, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a childhood friend that I remember fondly. May God comfort you during the days ahead.Kathy (Bawcom) Coulter
Montrose, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 Ms. Ruby, Cherie, and Bruce...My heart holds each of you close. Pray that your heart will find peace. Peace that only comes from our Heavenly Father. Lean on His Everlasting Arms of Love. He is the ONLY source of TRUE comfort.
Love you all,
Kathy
Kendrah Ferguson
Fort Smith, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Coach Brown. He was a colleague, neighbor and great friend during my time in Strong. Rest in Peace.Betty Carol Lane
Kingsland, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 Sorry for your loss. Remembering the family in my prayers.ava cantrell
warren, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 Ruby you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Debra Richardson
Warren, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 Bruce and Cherie,Thinking of you.
Deepest sympathy.
Mike and Vickie McCall
Rison, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 While we did not know Mike we do know Bruce and want Bruce and ALL of his family to know that you are in our prayers...it is so hard to lose a loved one.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Saturday, February 15, 2014 Bruce, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. I will keep you in my prayers.Cully & Devonna Culpepper
Maumelle, AR Saturday, February 15, 2014 Ruby, Cherie, Bruce & FamilyWe were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
linda r.funderburg
monticello, AR Saturday, February 15, 2014 ruby and familyi am so sorry to hear about mike's death please know i am praying for you'llHarry Densmore III
Star City, AR Saturday, February 15, 2014 Ms. Brown , Bruce, Cherie my prayer's for all of you, during this tuff time.Patsy R. Smith
Warren, AR Saturday, February 15, 2014 Dear Ruby and Family,We are so sorry to hear about Mike, and are thinking about you during this difficult time. May the love of God, family and friends sustain you now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
The Rice Family
Glenna Brown
Rockwall, TX Saturday, February 15, 2014 Gone too soon. Resting in the arms of our Lord.Gerrald & Nora Koonce
Camden, AR Saturday, February 15, 2014 We are so saddened by your death. We didn't know how sick you were. You were a good neighbor in Strong. You will be missed by many. We should have told you we loved you.Gerrald and Nora Koonce
Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 Bruce and all the family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you and give you the peace that only HE can through this difficult time. Know that you are in my prayers now and in the days to come.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Judy Selig
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 I'm so very sorry about your loss. May God bring comfort during this difficult time.Pam Herrington
Hot Springs, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 Cherie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.Diane Hickman
Columbus, MS Friday, February 14, 2014 Ruby, Bruce, Cherri and family... I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. In the meanwhile I will be praying for you during this time. Again, I am so sorry.God Bless,
Diane Phillips Hickman
Joette Furlough
Dallas, TX Friday, February 14, 2014 Cherie, Bruce, and Family,Wishing you strength to endure your loss and smiles to remember all the good times.
You all are in my prayers tonight.
Joette
Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 So very sorry for your loss. May The Lord comfort and be with all of you during this most difficult time. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.Barbara Maxwell
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Will pray for your comfort and strength.Billy George and Jean West
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 Ruby: Our prayers go out to you and the family in your loss at this time. May the Grace of God be with you now and forever. God Bless and Keep you is our sincere prayer.Keny & Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 Dear Brown Family,We are very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pat and Randy Montgomery
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 So very sorry for the loss of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and continue to be. We love you all and pray for your heartache.Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 To all the Brown family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are a special family and my prayers are with all of you.Debbie Reeves
Wilmar, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 Bruce, Lisa & family. So sorry for your loss.You are in our heart and prayers.