Thomas L. Brown, 81, of Route 446, Eldred, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, (November 10, 2022) at the Olean General Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1941 he was the son of Julius and Dorothy Trask Brown.  On February 13, 1965 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, he married Joan Welch, who survives.

Thomas was a 1961 graduate of Otto Eldred School, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He was formerly employed by Quaker State prior to becoming disabled. 

He enjoyed hunting, his local High School Sports, camping, his jeep and most recently helping out, and working with his grandson at DB Cattle Company in Eldred.

Surviving are two sons; Steve (Vicki) Brown of Eldred, and Matthew (Shannon) Brown of Eldred, One daughter; Rene Smith of Eldred, One brother; Joe Brown of Eldred, 6 grandchildren; Deric (Marklyn) Brown of Smethport, Jordan Brown of Eldred, Katelyn Brown of Eldred, Ashley Brown of Olean, NY., Kylee Gross of Erie, PA., Zander Smith of Cheyenne, WY., and one great grandson Rhett Farrell.

Preceding him in death are two brothers; Manley and Charles Brown, two Sisters; Jane North and Donna Brown.

Friends may call on Sunday (November 13, 2022) from 2 to 4pm at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred with services immediately following with Rev. Max Simms officiating.