I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to Judy, Tom’s sons and his entire family. Tom and the Brown family were a special part of the Long Family’s Demorest Road days. I met Tom in the sixth grade, and he was a lifelong friend. There are so many fond memories and great stories that include Tom in a major role. We built a phenomenal tree house, we skated on the creek every winter and explored the woods. He truly enjoyed the outdoors. I remember him getting excited every time there was a good snow. He called it “snow fever”. So many great memories from Finland Middle School and Franklin Heights. I followed my brother Ed and Tom to Kent State just to try and keep the gang together! Later, living on the West Coast we didn’t connect as frequently but always seemed to stay linked. He was one of those friends that when you did connect or cross paths you immediately started talking, telling stories and laughing, like you had never been apart. Tom was a unique individual and an exceptional friend to myself and many others.  He will be missed by many, but his memory will stay in our hearts forever.   Barbara Long

I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to Judy, Tom’s sons and his entire family. Tom and the Brown family were a special part of the Long Family’s Demorest Road days. I met Tom in the sixth grade and he was a lifelong friend. There are so many fond memories and great stories that include Tom in a major role. We built a phenomenal tree house, we skated on the creek every winter and explored the woods. He truly enjoyed the outdoors. I remember him getting excited every time there was a good snow. He called it “snow fever”. So many great memories from Finland Middle School and Franklin Heights. I followed my brother Ed and Tom to Kent State just to try and  keep the gang together! Later, living on the West Coast we didn’t connect as frequently but always seemed to stay linked. He was one of those friends that when you did  connect or cross paths you immediately started talking, telling stories and laughing, like you had never been apart. Tom was a unique individual and an exceptional friend to myself and many others.  He will be missed by many but his memory will stay in our hearts forever.   Barbara Long

We met Tom at Kent State University in 1975, and even then, he was the most entrepreneurial of any of us. We were just kids back then, but Tom was a hard worker, and always seemed to be on a mission. 

Years later, as Tom was expanding his business, he built  a deck at our Italian Village home in 1984 that is still standing today! 

While we grew apart over the years that followed, we remember Tom as one of the most honest, dedicated and outstanding people we know.  As with the deck, and the man who built it, "they just don't build 'em like they used to"! 

Our condolences to his family.

I’m thinking of Uncle Tom and holding the Browns close during this time. Tom was such a loving and special person and I am grateful that I had him in my life. I will remember all of our conversations that pushed and stretched me to be a better person. I will always be grateful for Tom for seeing me as worthy and making me feel worthy. The memories I have on Refugee Road with my Uncle Tom throughout my life are all so special to me. I will miss him and love him always.

So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.  He was my roommate and friend at Kent State University.  He was young, strong, handsome and so full  of life.  Some of the simpler times with Tom were some of best and most enduring memories.  Like when he started his firewood business.  We would get in the truck early on cold winters mornings and drive off road through local woods.  He would spot a fallen tree and we would cut it up and haul the wood out.  He would quiz me on identifying the wood species we were harvesting (well technically poaching).  He never cut down a live tree.  After bringing the wood home we might do some splitting but either way he would make pancakes and breakfast never tasted so good.  He was a very special man.  I’m blessed that he was my friend.

Dear Judy, David, Samantha, Mark and Samantha:

The sudden loss of Tom has left us shocked and heartbroken.  It is difficult to put into words just how much Tom meant to us and impacted our lives.  He was like a second father to both of us, and all of you, like family.   

We will be here for you and walk with you in your grief.   With God's grace and strength, we must live on in a way that would make Tom proud.  In a way that would make his blue eyes shine and make him flash that beautiful smile.  In a way that will ensure that we will see him again - one day soon.  Until that day, we will hold the precious memories of Tom close to our hearts.  He will live on in the hearts and deeds of everyone that he touched so deeply.

He is now in the arms of the Lord that he loved so deeply.   I'm sure he is saving a place for each of us when we join him there in glory!

With all of the love and support we can possibly give,

Matt, Paula and Adam Mackey

It was a hot day, but we kept working for the Lord. Amen 

When you put your hand to the plow never look back." We honor you Tom Brown, you will never be forgotten.

Our sincerest condolences for your loss! Tom was a great guy and he will be missed!
Rich and Chris Carney

We Love You Mr. Brown. This really hurts. 😥

Thank you so much, for teaching, listening, advising and  loving young people in business. We love you for honoring our visions, and continue faith in who we are in God.  We love you for contributing and teaching us to work hard. We love you Mr.  Brown.

Thank You  thank you so much being a friend we could trust. 

Apostle Natalie Young, your sister in Christ Jesus. 

The Remnant House Living Inc.

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Thomas Lee Brown

December 12, 1953 – September 12, 2023

Schoedinger Norris Grove City

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