Pastor John E. Brown, age 87, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022.

He leaves in peace to mourn for just a short time children, Charles Crockett, Vivian Coleman (Anthony) Cornish, Janice Coleman (Warren) Evans. He likewise leaves grandchildren, Max (Hannah) Pointer, Donavan Brown, Isaiah Brown; great-grandchildren, Rayne and Skyy Pointer, Camron, Matthew and Jeremi Powell; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing for Pastor Brown will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, September 11, at Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel, 824 Lipscomb St, Shelbyville, 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm with Masonic Tribute beginning at 6:00 pm.

Family Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, September 12 at Bright Temple Church of God in Christ, 516 Elm St., Shelbyville, with funeral to follow at 12 noon, Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Services are in the care of Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel, (931) 685-4200.