Howard Brown, 77, of Beallsville passed away May 27 in the Stellar Care Center, Woodsfield. He was born July 3, 1946, in West Virginia, a son of the late Alan and Donna Jean McKinney Brown. Howard was a retired employee of the former North American Coal #6 Mine near Beallsville and a lifelong farmer. He was a former Sunsbury Township Trustee, a former substitute bus driver, and also a member of the First Christian Church, Beallsville. A man of deep faith and many talents, Howard will fondly be remembered by many as, “the guy that was never too busy to help.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandy Brown; an infant son, Wade Brown; his second wife, Dora Moore Marmie Brown; siblings, Frank, Mary, Herb, and Russell Brown, also by his “Aunt Dot,” Dorothy Toland who raised and cared for Howard and his siblings from infancy into adulthood. Left to honor his memory are his children, Howard “Sonny” (Teresa) Brown and Kelly Brown; a stepson, Brian (Donna) Marmie; grandchildren, Ashlynn Brown, Rachelle (Roger) Herrmann, Amanda Brown, Travis (Barbara) Marmie, Kari Marmie, Anissa Marmie, and Autumn Marmie; great-grandchildren, Paul, Phillip, Jayen, Joey, Blake, and Brice; siblings, Donna Stanford, Ward Brown, and Mark Brown; also many extended family members and friends. Honoring Howard’s wishes, cremation took place and a memorial service will be held June 1 at First Christian Church, Beallsville with Wayne Clark officiating. Honoring Howard’s giving spirit, in lieu of flowers and keepsakes, memorial contributions may be made to the Beallsville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 68, Beallsville, OH 43716. Condolences may be offered and memories shared at wwwharperfh.net. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel.