Anthony
“Tony” Ralph Brown, 66, of Coldwater passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at
Bronson Commons in Mattawan.
A graveside
memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Oak
Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. A memorial gathering to celebrate Tony’s life will
be announced at a later date. The family is being cared for by Dutcher Funeral
Home in Coldwater.
Tony was
born on December 13, 1952 to Anthony Ransom and Helen Florence (Covey) Brown in
Coldwater. Tony is a 1971 graduate of Coldwater High School.
He was a longtime
car hauler truck driver. He worked with Commercial Carriers which then became
Allied Car Carriers for a total of 28 years, retiring in 2015.
Tony enjoyed
hunting, fishing, being outdoors, loved listening to music and visiting with
his family and friends.
He is
survived by his son; Matthew Keith Brown of Grand Rapids and his brother; Dave
W. Brown of Coldwater. Tony was preceded in death by his parents; his brother,
Stephen M. Brown and his sister, Charlotte A. Pierucki.
Memorial
contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of Branch County.
