Age 64 of West Palm Beach, FL passed away January 23, 2021 after a two year battle with bladder cancer. Earl was born in Watertown, NY. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Margaret Brown (May 6th they would have been married for 43 years); children, John Brown (Kim Chamberlain) and Emmett Brown; sister, Gloria Jenkins; brother, David Brown; sister, Patty Brown; grandchildren, Tina Butler, Steven Brown, John James Brown, Jr., and Kohl Brown; 12 great grandchildren; stepfather, Bill Smith; aunt, Diane McCrea. Earl was preceded in death by: father, Carlton Brown; mother, Martha Smith; brother, Richard Brown; uncle, Terry McCrea.