Edward R. Brown

Edward R. “Skip” Brown, 87, of Mount Pleasant, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, June 29, 2024. A native of Bridgeport, Skip was the son of the late Harry “Bud” Brown and Dorothy Gayle (Smitley) Brown.

Skip had a servant’s heart, with a whistle and a song. A member of Pennsville Baptist Church, he served the Lord throughout his life in many different capacities. Skip was a skilled carpenter, and in retirement, he continued to use his woodworking skills to produce beautiful wooden lath art pieces for family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Manetta, daughters Karen Bullock (Alan) of Raleigh, NC and Lu Ann Gordy (Ron) of Baltimore, MD, grandchildren Jonathan Bullock (Audrey), Kristina Brodie (Jeff), Hannah Gordy, Emma Gordy, and the late Danielle Gordy, as well as great-grandsons Gabriel, Chase, and Landon Bullock.

Visitation will be at Graft-Jacquillard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 303 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm, on Tuesday, July 2, with a Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 3, at Pennsville Baptist Church, 3298 Richey Rd, Mt Pleasant. Memorial gifts may be made to Pennsville Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank Excela Health Home Care & Hospice for their compassionate care and support. Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com.