Charles Fredrick Brown

Charles Fredrick Brown (Downtown Freddy Brown), 63, died Thursday morning, August 19, 2010, at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mr. Brown was a native of Athens, and was the husband of Peggy Dehil Brown.Freddy was a gifted musician who seemed happiest when pleasing others with his unique musical talents. He was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Hardy Brown, and was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Peggy D. Brown, of the home; three sons, Shannon Brown, of Nicholson, Andy (Momoe) Brown, of Japan, and Timothy Ray, of Washington; two daughters, Melissa Shelton, of Nicholson, and Margaret Anne (Joey) Locklair, of Thomson; one brother, Randall Brown, of Jasper; five granddaughters, Faith, Hope, and Charity Shelton, Mia Brown, and Madison Brown; and three grandsons, Kevin Brown, Dominic Ray, and Hunter Locklair. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 2pm in Smyrna UMC followed by a jam session/sing-a-long. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1pm on Sunday.