Maurice "Morris" G. Brown

Maurice “Morris” G. Brown, 96, of Eminence, completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born the only child to the late Earl W. and Marjorie (Curtis) Brown, in Martinsville on October 10, 1926. Raised on a farm, Morris was instilled with the value of hard work and dedication from an early age. He attended the Eminence School Corporation, where he was a talented athlete, playing on the school basketball team. Graduating with the class of 1944, he was the last surviving member. The passion for basketball stayed in his soul throughout his entire life, and some said he even had five sons in hopes of starting his own team. An avid Eminence Eels fan, he rarely missed a game, through sleet, snow, or rain. One of the toughest men you would ever meet, Morris worked tirelessly day in and day out farming 600 acres at one point. Self-reliant, he was gifted with the knowledge of all things mechanical from fixing the farm machinery, to furnaces and plumbing. Resilient through and through, nothing held him back from getting the job done, farming all the way into his 80’s and driving until the day he left this world. Friendly to the core, he knew everyone in his community, and made daily trips to the Little Point Truck Stop for breakfast. A supportive father, he passed on his work ethic ensuring they would do well in life. He attended the Mt. Tabor Christian Church, was a 75-year member of the Eminence Masonic Lodge #440 F.& A.M., also holding 50 years of Membership with the Order of the Eastern Star. While Morris lived a long, full life he will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and please remember what he always said, “Just like Elvis, I did things my way”. Along with his parents, Morris was preceded in death by his sons, Gene, Scott, and Dale Brown. He leaves behind his two sons, Jim Brown of Indianapolis, and Robert “Bob” Brown (Kathy) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Michael Brown (Robyn) of Plainfield, Chris Brown of Chicago, Jackie Brown of Mooresville, Jimmy Brown (Janelle) of Noblesville, Alyssa Gill (Tiffany) of Bedford, Andrew Brown of Mooresville, Alexander Brown (Kyah) of Indianapolis, and Aaron Howard (Dana) of Cloverdale; along with his great grandchildren, Regan, Will, Ike, Dylan, Presley, Greyson, Tyler, and Andrew. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm at the funeral home, with a Masonic Rite Service beginning promptly at 7pm. An additional hour of calling will be held from 11am to Noon on Friday, January 13, 2023, with a Celebration of Life Service starting at Noon. John Shoffner will officiate, and burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made by mail to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or online at https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/indiana/indianapolis. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Morris’ memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Maurice "Morris" G. Brown

October 10, 1926 - January 6, 2023