Obituary of Francis Marion Brown III
Francis Marion Brown III was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 30, 1984. He was the only child born from the union of Francis Marion Brown II and Patricia June (Dyke) Brown. Frank attended Monroe High School graduating with the Class of 2002. He would later attend Monroe County Community College receiving certification in nuclear education.
Frank married the love of his life, Mary Louise Glynn on June 16, 2007. They built a beautiful life together raising their two sons. Frank loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle but happily traded it in to purchase a boat and make more memories with family. He enjoyed boating, camping, and vacationing.
Family was the heart of everything he did. For the past six years, Frank, provided for his family with employment at the Enrico Fermi Power Plant as a Technician.
In 2013, Frank, joined the Monroe Township Fire Department. He loved the opportunity to serve his community and relished in the role of being an educator. Following his completion of the Monroe County Fire Academy, Frank, became a Training Firefighter for his own department and often returned to the academy to share his knowledge as an instructor. In 2019, he was promoted to Sergeant and then achieved the status of Lieutenant in 2020. In 2021, Frank completed his Emergency Medical Technician training and obtained his State of Michigan license. For many years Frank was active as an Advisor for the fire department Fire Explorer/Cadet Program.
Wherever, Frankie went he was sure to leave a positive, memorable presence. He always pushed others to be the best they could be, and in turn was well-respected in many circles. Frank loved deeply and genuinely, when a person made friends with Frank they were a friend for life. Frank was the consummate party host. He always made sure that guests had enough to eat and drink and there would surely be an epic firework show to top it all off.
Francis Marion “Frank” Brown III, age 37, of Monroe passed away on Sunday morning; August 1, 2021 from injuries sustained in a boating accident. His passing was preceded by his mother in 2018, his paternal grandparents: Wilma and Richard Brown; maternal grandparents: Doris and Frank Dyke; and maternal uncle: Jim Dyke.
To cherish his memory he leaves his beloved wife: Mary; two sons: Mike and Anthony; father Francis Marion (Twila) Brown II of Monroe; paternal uncle: William and Shelly Brown of Allegan, Michigan; and his friend since Kindergarten: Rusty Viers (Amy Pontious) of Monroe.
Friends may gather from 2:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday; August 5, 2021 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Ceremonial Fire Department walk-through will take place at 6:30pm. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am on Friday; August 6, 2021 also at Merkle’s with Reverend Victor Graves his cousin officiating. Procession will follow to LaSalle Township Cemetery for burial.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Monroe Township Firefighters Association or to the family to establish a college fund for his children. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation at Crowdfunding by visiting www.merklefs.com.