Mean Gene the Dancing Machine will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. He was known for his big laugh and telling jokes, also for entertaining the neighborhood with large parties. He enjoyed teaching the children of the neighborhood everything he knew.
He was the master mechanic of Old Hickory Lake, he built, repaired, refurbished and delivered boats. He also captained yachts from Old Hickory Lake all the way down to Ft. Lauderdale. His late wife was his 1st mate and cook. In his free time he enjoyed snow skiing, water skiing, and scuba diving. He especially loved car racing and had a need for speed.
He owned a marina downtown, then moved the marina to Harbor cove where he established Marine in machine repair company. That’s where he built his house by hand and raised his family.
He is survived by his children Robby Brown, Ronny (Carla) Brown, and Sugena Ewing, grandchildren Cruz, Shelby, Elayna, Alyssa and Ethan, as well as a large extended family and many close friends.
Gathering of family and friends Monday December 9th from 4:00-8:00pm at Hermitage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please bring a favorite Daddy Gene joke or story written to put in his memory box.
On their Anniversary January 4th 2020 we will Honor the Browns, celebrate their life and spread their ashes together at Brandy Wine Harbor.
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