Charles W. Brown

Charles W. Brown, 86, Brownsburg, formerly of Greencastle, died on April 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Charles was a 1952 graduate of Greencastle High School.

He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Indiana State University. For 29 years, he was a teacher and administrator at George Washington High School in Indianapolis, retiring in 1990.

During his retirement, he enjoyed many adventures with his wife traveling frequently to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Branson, Mo., and visiting many festivals throughout the state. He was also an extraordinary craftsman who was always working on wood projects in his shop.

Charles was born on Aug. 6, 1934 in Limedale to Leland and Edith Brown.

On Aug. 26, 1955, he married Carolyn Sue (Cooper) Brown and she survives.

Other survivors include daughters Susan B. Vitolins (Janis) of Fishers and Sara J. Brown of Brownsburg; grandchildren Aleksandrs M. Vitolins, Marta K. Vitolins and Charles M. Duncan; and brother Larry D. Brown of Sarasota, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Norvetta Passavant and Marilynn McAdams; and brothers Leland E. Brown and Maurice R. Brown.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at www.NPCF.us.

A memorial visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 8 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with a memorial service at noon. In compliance with current conditions, it is recommended that guests wear masks and observe social distancing.