Eric Ladd Brown, 72, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at his residence in Olive Branch, MS. Mr. Brown was a 21 year Retired Veteran who served his country honorably. His greatest passion was being on or around the water. He was a Master Instructor and was the oldest member of Professional Association of Diving Instructors. If he wasn’t spending time at the lake with his family, he was out golfing. Mr. Brown loved his family, friends, and will be missed dearly. Survivors include, his wife of 39 years, Lolita Brown; two children, Eric Brown, Jr. (Ashley) and Jacquilou Winston; a sister, Leslie Gamble (Cletus) and a brother, Brent Bair (Linda). He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Cattrinna Winston, Robert Winston, Jr., Azsaiah Winston, Jazsmine Winston, Hayden Alexis Brown, and Eric Daniel Brown, III. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654. Burial will follow at West Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125.
