W. Earl Brown, Sr., age 81 of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at home. He was born to Willie and Elsie (Harper) Brown on March 18, 1939 in Barton, WV. Warren married Joyce Ann Cogar on July 9, 1960 in Webster Springs, WV.

Earl was a foreman at Lubrizol. He and Joyce always enjoyed Blue Grass music and loved going to the Fairport Senior Center on Thursdays for the music and raffle. He was talented in multiple trades and “a collector of all things”. He was a dedicated Christian and was fully devoted to his family.

Earl is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Katrina (Dwayne) Zdraveff, Warren Brown, Jr.; grandson, Daniel P. Zdraveff and honorary grandson, Jonathan Leggett; sister, Mary Lee Hull and his faithful companions Barney and Bounce. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ervin, Willard and Clifford Brown; and sister, AnnaBell Johnson. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve for all their support and loving care. Contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192.

Friends will be received 4-7pm Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. A funeral service will take place at 12 noon on Friday, August 7, 2020 in the funeral home. During the pandemic, guests will be greeted upon arrival by funeral personnel and are encouraged to wear facial coverings and social distance according to Ohio guidance. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery.