Crawford Wayne Brown

Crawford Wayne Brown, age 85, of Chattanooga died Monday February 1, 2021. He was born November 23, 1935, to the late Crawford and Dora Brown. Mr. Brown was a longtime member of Woodland Park Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jeanie Brown, the love of his life, brother, David, and sister, Janie.

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debbie Brown of Fulshear, Texas; Tony and Lisa Brown of Ringgold; grandchildren, Ian (Mary Beth) Brown, Evan Brown, Hayden Brown and Larkin Brown; brothers, Eddie (Tanya), Richard (Diane) James, Jerry and Donald.

Wayne loved the Lord and he was devoted to his family and friends. He will be forever remembered for his authenticity, his warmth and kindness and his commitment to always do the right thing. He was a passionate golfer and cherished the many relationships he forged on the course. Earlier in his life, he was a dedicated Little League baseball and football coach in the East Brainerd area and he always enjoyed reconnecting with former players.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1:30 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Steve McCary officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Due to Covid-19, we request that mask be worn at all times at the funeral home and the cemetery and that all Hamilton County and the CDC’s mandates be adhered to.

You can join the service though livestreaming at the funeral home website at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com

Please share your memories of Wayne with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com

Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.