Michael (Mike) Steven Brown, 54, passed away on November 1, 2021 after courageously battling cancer for seven years.
Mike was born in Orlando, FL to Charles and Judy Brown. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1985 and from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1990. While attending FSU, he was a member of the SAE Fraternity. Mike worked for Black and Decker/Dewalt for many years. He married his wife, Kelley, in 1999 and together they bought Harris Air Conditioning in 2013.
Mike was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora and spent many years coaching youth baseball. Anyone who knew Mike was blessed. He loved to attend live concerts, especially rocking out to his favorite band, Van Halen. He enjoyed relaxing at home and watching the birds visit the habitat he recently created.
Mike was predeceased by his grandparents, Jack and Mildred Klink, Charlie and Elizabeth Brown, and the family’s beloved dog, Buster. He is survived by his wife, Kelley Brown, sons, Sam, Will, and Jack, parents Charles Brown (Gloria) and Judy Brown, brother, David, and in-laws, Jim and Jean Harris.
A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora on Saturday, November 6th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a hospice of your choice or the Sorrento Babe Ruth player scholarship fund, PO Box 161, Sorrento, FL 32776.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the hospice of your choice and/or players scholarship to Mount Dora Babe Ruth or Sorrento Babe Ruth baseball little leagues.
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Service
Memorial Service
First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora
439 East 5th Avenue, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
11/06/2021
11:00am
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Terri Willis (Brookes) says
I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing and heartbroken for the pain he must’ve endured and the pain, in the hearts, left behind. I pray for your peace and comfort and knowing that he is in a great place. Love and hugs to you all!
Coach and Mary Wise and family says
Godspeed Judy and Dave and to Kelley and the boys. Love to all
Beth Forsberg says
Lyle and I (Beth) are brokenhearted for the loss of your dear husband, father, son, brother and friend. You all are in our prayers and on our hearts.
Jim & Toby Smith says
Dearest Judy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Due to a prior commitment, we are not able to be at his service but we’ll keep you close in our hearts and prayers. We love you, Jim & Toby
Christy Faircloth says
Judy I am heart broken for your loss. May your sweet memories sustain you and all of the family and bring you comfort and peace. Blessings
James Moore says
Kelly, my heart hurts over Mike’s passing. What a remarkable guy and dear friend! His love for you and the boys was obvious. Mike’s positive attitude, fun personality, and faith in God touched thousands. I’m proud that Mike and your entire family have long been a vital part of the Mt. Dora Christian Academy (“Mt. Dora Bible,” the “Bible School”). We love you!
Yvonne Riddell says
May fond memories bring you comfort during this hard time if your life. My heart and prayers goes out to your family. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers comfort you at this difficult time in your life.
Joe and Yvonne Riddell
Jim Touchton says
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Dear Judy,
This is Jim Touchton and I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of both of your boys but I guess through the years I lost touch. Helen and I have made an appointment to visit my daughter in Ocala-otherwise I would have been at the service for you and to see David again. I am sure he is a fine man as well as Mike. I will try to make a contribution in Mike’s name to the babe Ruth scholarship fund of either Sorrento or Mt. Dora but I am not very good on a computer. If I can’t get it done online I will in person. I have always considered you a friend and will always! I will continue to pray for you in the coming weeks and months. I did try to call you but I guess I got an out of date number. I will find a better number and call you soon. Give my best to David and I’m sorry I can’t be there.
Allen and Mary Higginbotham says
Judy. I never met Mike but our heart goes out to you in the loss of your child. We too lost our oldest daughter. It is not supposed to happen that way but the Lord does comfort and He will give you
strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. We miss you.
Melanie King says
Judy, David and family
I have had you all in my thoughts and prayers since the passing of Mike. With all of us growing up in the neighborhood, church, school, etc… he was always a true friend. Sorry to have not reached out to you all sooner. Sending my love, prayers and peace