Maurice L. Brown

Maurice Leon Brown, age 87, of Castine, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

Maurice was born August 29, 1937, in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Russell and Inez (Clegg) Brown.

In addition to his parents, Maurice is preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Sorrell) Brown, whom he married April 30, 1960 and who passed away on April 17, 2024; his brother Melvin (Nina) Brown; his sister Druscilla Swingley; and his grandson, Kristopher Shelton.

He will be missed by his children, Teresa (William) Collins of Castine, Wayne (Wilma) Brown of Ithaca, and Trina (Douglas) Williams of Arcanum; his 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law, Gerald Swingley.

Maurice dedicated his life to his family, his work, and the simple joys that life offered.

Maurice enjoyed a fulfilling career spanning over 33 years at Wayne Division in Richmond, Indiana, where he excelled as both a school bus builder and a maintenance man. His commitment to his craft was matched only by the warm relationships he fostered with his colleagues, many of whom admired his work ethic and larger-than-life personality.

Outside of his professional life, Maurice was a man of many passions. He cherished the moments spent fishing and hunting, often sharing these adventures with loved ones. His spirited nature shined through in his enjoyment of playing cards and corn hole. He could often be found delighting in good-natured banter and friendly competition.

A celebration of Maurice's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor David Wilson. Burial will follow in Castine Cemetery.

Guests may visit with Maurice's family on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered at www.tributefuneralhomes.com.