Mr. Brown is survived by his long time companion and friend, Linda M. Brooks of Centreville, AL; son, Cecil Brown, Jr.(Stephanie Jo) of Mt. Olive, NC; step children, Brad Murphy(Kelly) of Hoover, AL, Gary W. Brooks(Karla) of Alabaster, AL, Daphne Curren(Jim) of McCalla, AL and Deidra Brooks of Centreville, AL; brother, Billy Brown(Dorothy) of Centreville, AL; sisters, Carolyn Smith(James) of Calera, AL; grandchildren, Adam Brown(Erin), Beth Davis(Joseph), Jacob, Emma, Bailey, Garrett and Grayson; great grandchildren, Abigeal, Jameson, Maggie, Zachary, Perry and Avett. Preceded in death by his wife, Lyda Mae Brown; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.