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Z.N. (Chuck) Brown, 90, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2022, at his residence in Andalusia after a long well-lived life.

Chuck was a native of Barlow and a graduate of Millry High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He attended Livingston University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Coach Brown spent 31 years coaching high schools in Millry, Silas (SCHS), Fruitdale, Coffeeville, Citronelle, Baker, and Straughn. During his time at Silas he led the football team to an undefeated season during the 1969-70 school year.

A memorial event will be held Saturday, March 19, 1 p.m., at Barlow United Methodist Church, 2817 Barlow Road, Millry, Alabama. Pastor Jerry Taylor will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, at noon.

Chuck is survived by many loving individuals, including his wife, Janie; children, Tracey (Andalusia), Terry (Petaluma, California), Tony (Andalusia), Tammy (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and Trina (Cotulla, Texas); nine grandchildren, Thomas and Timothy (Tracey), Chelsea and Jesse (Tammy), Nataleigh and Addison (Tony), Paul, Christian and Cahel (Trina); and seven great-grandchildren, Spencer (Chelsea), Tyler, Tristian, Taylor, and Trey (Thomas), Caiden and Tanner (Paul).

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas (Tom) J. and Caudia Brown.