Melvin Wayne Brown

He was born on June 20, 1936 to James and Cora (Boyer) Brown in Rural Valley. Melvin was a Machinist for SKF Aerospace, and also owned and operated his own excavation business. He was a member of the Sugar Grove Presbyterian Church and enjoyed being outdoors, tinkering in his garage, and was very inventive. Melvin was an Army Veteran.

Melvin is survived by his two sons, Todd Brown of Tucker, GA and Scott Brown of Binghamton, NY; grandson, Owen M. Brown; granddaughter, Natalie E. Brown; and brother, James (Linda) Brown of Dayton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janice Brown, whom died January 9, 2006; and two brothers, Rodney and Donald Brown.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 20, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., 724 W. Main St. Rural Valley, PA.

Funeral services will immediately follow at 4:00 PM from the Funeral Home with Rev. Michelle Worzbyt, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Rural Valley Cemetery.

Online condolences can be given at www.carson boyer.com.