Rincon– Earle B. Brown, 83, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his residence.

The Bulloch County native was a retired crane operator at Georgia Ports Authority. He was a member of New Life Christian Church and American Legion Post # 121. He had served in the US Air Force from 1956-1960.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Brown; his children, Mark D. Brown, Kenneth R. Brown, Wendell E. Brown, Chris Brown, and Angel Brown Rhea; brother, Larry R. Brown; sister, Grace Hale; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was pre-deceased by a daughter, Terry Lynn Brown.

Visitation: 11 am - 12 noon Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the funeral home.

Funeral: 12 Noon Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in the funeral home chapel.

Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.