Mark was a paramedic for 39 years beginning his career with University Hospital Ambulance service, Rural Metro EMS and Goldcross EMS. Mark attended Piedmont College in Demorest, GA near Cornelia, GA where he grew up.
He was the son of the late Rev. Joe C. Brown, Sr. and Jamie Henry Brown. He was a loving and devoted husband to wife of 42 years, Linda Ivey Brown. He enjoyed raising his stepsons, Larry Little (Brady) of Nashville, TN and Clint Douthit (Shalena) of Phil Campbell, AL. He adored the grandchildren, Austin, Braden and Camerin Douthit. He is also survived by his in-laws, Lee and Genevea Ivey of Hephzibah, GA and sister-in-law Tammy Schrader (Steve) of Augusta, GA; older brothers, Henry Brown (Rosy) of Cornelia, GA and Joe Brown (Jacque) of Clarks Hill, SC, plus 5 nephews and 2 nieces and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Billy Ivey (Suzy) of Augusta, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Lumpkin Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102 or the charity of your choice.
