Ross Wayne Brown

Ross Wayne Brown obituary, Bay City, MI

Ross Wayne Brown

Ross Brown Obituary

Visit the Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City website to view the full obituary.

Ross Wayne Brown died with his family at this side on March 30th at the age of 69 years old. He was born on January 27, 1956 in Bay City to Ross William and Virgial Brown, who both predeceased him. Ross was the only son raised with six sisters, including Dianne Grabke (deceased), Nancy (Alex) Hiller of Lake Orion, MI, Dorothy McAllen of Bay City, Kathleen Paczkowski of Troy, MI, Karen Brown-Fackler (Dave Crook) of Bay City, and Marilyn Hoerauf of Grand Blanc, MI. Ross was born with cerebral palsy and battled health challenges throughout his life. He graduated from John Glenn High School and later attended Do-All. He lived with other disabled adults in adult foster home and made many friends. Ross loved to have dinner with his family, particularly if goulash or hot dogs were on the menu. He also loved to watch late night horror movies and go for car rides. Ross was a lifetime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangements were provided by Gephart Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 4th, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., with a service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to Westminster Presbyterian Church or a charity of one’s choice.

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Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City

201 West Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706

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