Irvin Brown

Irvin Clarence Brown, 94, of Asheboro, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Randleman, with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Born in Cedar Falls, NC on March 29, 1928, Irvin was the son of the late Colvin Clarence Brown and Ethel Caroline Laughlin Brown. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 14. Irvin graduated from Franklinville High School and Gardener Webb College. He was the owner and operator of East Side Service Station, Master Gulf Service Station and Master BP Service Station. Irvin was a member of First Baptist Church in Asheboro for over 70 years. In additon to his parents, Irvin was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Martha Ellen Glenn Brown; sister, Betty Bowers and brothers, Ray Brown, J.B. Brown, Jimmy Brown and Allen Brown. Surviving are his daughter, Lynn Brown Barham and husband, Don of Cornelius; sons, Mike Brown of Winston-Salem, Reid Brown and wife, Terri of Asheboro; sister-in-law, Virginia Brown of Asheboro; brother-in-law, Don Hill of Dekalb, IL; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Irvin will lie in repose from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro. The family will recieve friends on Wednesday following the graveside service. Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon UMC, Cemetery Fund, 119 W. River Drive, Randleman, NC 27317.