Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Peter Brown, 80, of Sandusky, took his final journey home to be with his Lord and Savior late Friday morning, February 10, 2017 in Admirals Pointe Nursing Home, Huron.
He was born on August 15, 1936 in Sandusky to the late Charles and Gertrude (Wilmore) Brown.
Peter was a 1956 graduate of Sandusky High School. He was a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed in security at Cedar Point while also working at the Ford Motor Company for 36 years, before retiring in 1996. Peter was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason of Progressive Lodge 85, an Ohio Shriner, Cavalier/Coley Adams Chapter of Pythagoran Advisor and area Advisor of the northern district. In his spare time he enjoyed keeping busy with house repairs, woodwork, camping, and yard work. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Gracie M. (Grissom) Brown; nine children, Gladys Knight, Penny Brown , Doretha (James) Reed, Artie (Denise) Grissom, and Charles (JoAnne) Grissom, all of Sandusky, Peter Brown Jr., of Nebraska, Teresa Grissom, of Kentucky, Eddie Thomas, of California, and Roger (Tania) Morgan, of Arizona; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Chris (Roosevelt) Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Gwendolyn Walker and Lisa Morgan; and seven siblings, Pervis Brown, George Brown, J.C. Brown, Charles Brown, Drucilla Hearn, Florine Bolton, and Janey Belle Brown.
Friends may call Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1215 Pierce St., Sandusky. Entombment will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Toft Funeral Home and Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, is handling arrangements.
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