Harold Brown Obituary

Age - 92

September 12, 2023

Mount Vernon, OH

Harold R. Brown, age 92, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was born on August 9, 1931, in Fredericktown, Ohio, to the late Elliott and Mystle (Clawson) Brown. Harold graduated from Fredericktown High School in the class of 1949, before joining the United States Army and serving his country proudly during the Korean Conflict. He was a carpenter by trade, but Harold loved his memories of working on the farm. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, giving his projects to family, friends and his community. Most of all he loved being around his family and friends. Those that knew him loved him. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Brown; children, Steven (Alverta) Brown, Stanley Brown, Susan (Tim) Birie, Sheila (Steve) Zieg, Sandra Overholt; step-children, Mark (Theresa) Wilcox, Kathleen (Doug) Stewart; grandchildren, Christopher (Marianne) Birie, Elizabeth Birie, Matthew (Paula) Zieg, Jennifer Marcucci, Shannon (Mike) Donelson, Nathan (Dia) Overholt, Brendan (Sarah) Brown, Anya Brown; step-grandchildren, Erin (Malcom) Stokes, Joshua (Larissa) Stewart, Stephanie (Tony) Fickeisen; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Harold is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Jones and Marie Grob. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 5-7 PM at the Snyder Funeral Home in Fredericktown; 33 E. College Street, Fredericktown, Ohio, 43019. A private graveside will take place at a later date. The Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Harold R. Brown.

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