Michael Brown

Michael Eugene Brown, Mike Brown, passed away from cancer on February 2, 2015 at age 67.

Mike, the eldest son of Eugene Ernest Brown and Nellie Kent, resided in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mike married Janet Tullos on June 7, 1969 in Baton Rouge. Mike graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana before relocating with his wife, Janet to Auburndale, Florida, where he became an elementary school teacher. While in Florida, he and Janet became parents to two daughters, Dawn Brown-Neill and Laura Lee Brown. After moving back to Louisiana, Mike continued to teach at Woodlawn High School and eventually returned to Louisiana State University completing both a Masters and PhD in Education. After many years teaching, Mike retired from the EBRP school system. His love of teaching drew him to return to teach for many years at the Jimmy Swaggert Family Christian Academy. Mike and Janet continued to reside in Baton Rouge until his passing. Mike was an active and curious friend, father, teacher, and community member. He was an avid Ham radio operator, broadcasting as KB5TD. Mike was a water safety instructor who taught innumerable children to swim safely and he spent many years scuba diving on the Gulf Coast. He used his water safety and scuba training in the service of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff's Flotilla Office. He also served as a Reserve Sherriff's Deputy for the Parish. Mike remained active through learning and practicing karate and sword fighting. He mastered a high level of skill in sword fighting through his involvement with the Society for Creative Anachronism.

Mike was preceded in death by the passing of his mother and father.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; his two daughters, Dawn and Laura; and a son-in-law, Rusty Marsh.

Visitation will be held on Thursday February 5, 2015 at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, from 11:30 am until the funeral service at 2 pm, officiated by Brother Dave Smith.

Interment will follow on the grounds of Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

The family appreciates the attentive care of the nursing staff at Carpenter House. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The St. Joseph Hospice Foundation.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, February 5, 2015
11:30am- 2:00pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, February 5, 2015
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816