Edwin E. Brown of Chelsea, MI, age 77, passed away from complications of COVID-19 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, MI on December 8, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Albert and Mabel (Ritchie) Brown.
Ed graduated from Chelsea High School in 1961. In 1965, he earned his BA from Michigan State University, and in 1970, he earned his MA from Eastern Michigan University. Ed loved teaching welding, blueprint reading, history, and government for Jackson Public Schools, and for over 37 years, he positively impacted the lives of thousands of students. During his career, he earned numerous honors, including the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.
Ed was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching his children, and, later, his grandchildren, participate in sporting events and musical programs and he was always their biggest supporter. Ed was an ardent fan of Michigan State University. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards with good friends, watching movies, traveling, automobiles, current events, and making greeting cards. He was known for his ability to remember historical facts and dates with ease. A great accomplishment was the round house he designed, built, and lived in with his family for 45 years.
On June 27, 1965, he married Barbara (Davis) and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Allison (Michael) Vanderspool of Chelsea; a son, Erik (Kelly Jackson) of Glenview, IL; sisters, Sue Cubberly of Milan and Dr. Kimberly Brown (Tony Glinke) of Ann Arbor; and brother-in-law, Dr. S. Amjad Hussain of Maumee, OH. His pride and joy were his four grandchildren, Drew and Kate Vanderspool and Gavin and Tyler Brown. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Hussain.
A virtual celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. To receive an email invitation, please submit your email address here. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action, 603 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
